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Mayor Julian Gold will host his first “Meet The Mayor” Saturday at The Nosh. 4

ANTONOVICH AMPITHEATRE—L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich (pictured above with his wife Christine Hu Huiling) will be honored at the upcoming Gala Dedication of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Gala dedication of its new performance venue, Antonovich Ampitheatre. The VIP event will take place May 12 at 7 p.m.

By Laura Coleman At Tuesday’s Beverly Hills Unified School District’s formal Board of Education meeting, newly reinstated Board President Brian Goldberg voted together with newly reinstated Board VP Howard Goldstein and Boardmember Noah Margo to put the kabash on accessing funds that could be used immediately to build safer Beverly Hills schools. “You’re gambling with your children’s lives,” BHUSD’s interim Facilities Director Tim Buresh admonished the board majority who were also voting in

This year, The Courier celebrates 50 years in the community. Throughout the year, we will honor the legacy of excellence in Beverly Hills’ heritage businesses that have called the City their home since 1965 or earlier. By Matt Lopez For someone who doesn’t actually smoke, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone with more knowledge about tobacco, cigars or the hobby of smoking in general than Marsha Kramer. It shouldn’t be a surprise – it’s practically in her blood (the business that is, not the tobacco). Kramer can vividly remember being a child, hanging around her parents’ tobacco shop, or running up and down Santa Monica Boulevard with friends to visit the other local shops in the area. “It was different back then, it was like a little village, you could just walk into any store everyone knew everyone

Stan Lee and Lou Ferrigno were among the stars at the premiere of The Avengers: Age of Ultron. 17

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Beverly Hills Elder: Arnold Seidel, Bond Seller, Supporter Of Causes Part 32 in a series on Beverly Hills residents who have grown with the Centennial City.

George Christy, Page 6 Co-Chairs Wendy Goldberg and Lorette Gross Raised $350,000 During The Annual Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Spring Luncheon ... Ann & Jim’s Annual Greek Easter Fete. Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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direct opposition to the recommendation made by the Board’s Financial Committee to approve the immediate acceleration of all remaining Measure E funds. The decision, which will delay the district’s school-building program, means that the school district is now risking its ability to capitalize on around $30 million in matching State of California Seismic Mitigation Program (SSMP) funds to remedy Beverly Hills’ most atrisk school buildings. Roughly six months ago, a SSMP report identified (see ‘MEASURE E’ page 18)

Kramers Tobacco & Pipe Shop – Brian Goldberg Cleared By The Perfect Blend For Beverly Hills L.A. County District Attorney

Beverly Vista first graders collected towels and blankets for the Amanda Foundation. 5

•Health & Wellness 12 •Arts & Entertainment 17 •Birthdays 20

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BHUSD Board Majority Votes Not To Access Available Measure E Funds

Charlotte is one of several adoptable pets this week, presented by Freshpet. 4

Ron & Margaret Preissman will accept the St. Anne’s Angel Award. 4

SINCE 1965

By Laura Coleman Arnold Seidel who, at age 5, moved into Beverly Hills with his parents in 1931 for the phenomenal schools, still remembers the small town feel that pervaded the centennial City throughout his youth. “We all knew each other,” he recalled. ”This is a small City and I’m so happy to have grown up here rather than any other place.” Among his younger memories is going to the Beverly Hills Post Office, accompanied by his mother, to deposit money in his postal savings account and introducing himself to the teller who responded: “Yes, I know you; I used to deliver your mail.” Born at the Good Samaritan on April 17, 1926, Arnold grew up

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in the thick of the Great Depression. He recalled playing in vacant lots around his home at 451 S. Bedford Dr. He later moved to 601 N. Rodeo Dr. while in high school. In summer, he’d play baseball and checkers with friends at Roxbury Park. He recalled: “It was flat in (see ‘ARNOLD SEIDEL’ page 16)

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Board of Education President Brian Goldberg was cleared Wednesday by the L.A. District Attorney's Office on charges of alleged battery that resulted in his arrest on March 9 outside his Beverly Hills condominium complex. The DA's office launched an investigation into Goldberg's arrest by the Beverly Hills Police Department after the elected official spent the night in the City's jail based on the allegation by a neighbor that he physically pushed her. Goldberg has alleged that BHPD violated his Miranda Rights and that he was a "target" of BHPD Chief Dave Snowden because of statements he had made that questioned the Chief's professional integrity. Goldberg's attorney Anthony V. Salerno stated: "Brian is grateful that the DA conducted a full and fair review of all evidence and decided to clear him. Brian is also grateful to his family, friends, and supporters. I hope that this decision by the DA will undo the unfair damage done to Brian’s reputation.

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I am glad the system worked, but I also feel terrible that Brian and his family had to endure this nightmare." Following his arrest, Goldberg temporarily ceded his ceremonial leadership position as Board of Education president to Board VP Howard Goldstein. Just before he was sworn back into his role as Board President at Tuesday’s formal Board meeting, Goldberg took the opportunity to affirm his innocence and launch an attack on the Beverly Hills Police. To read the full text of Goldberg’s speech from Tuesday’s meeting, see pages 30-31. RED BECOMES BLUE — Bai Ling, Greer Grammer and Jennifer Lopez paraded on the “Blue Carpet” during the 2015 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. Also participating were Bella Thorne, Paul Bettany, James Spader, Hailey Steinfeld, and others. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY: DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION – deadline to apply May 29, 2015 The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill one vacancy on the Design Review Commission. For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ANNUAL REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION The Annual Report is a summary of progress made in accomplishing the identified programs in the City’s General Plan including progress made in accomplishing the housing programs identified in the City’s Housing Element. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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BHHS BROADCAST NEWS IS 3RD IN STATE —Beverly Hills High School’s Broadcast News excelled at this year's SkillsUSA State Competition in San Diego, where they competed with 1,900 high school and post-secondary students from across California in CTE-related competitions. Pictured left: senior Ashley Griffen and juniors Eric Ross, Molly Hersh and Rachel Gilbert; the BHHS Broadcast News team that won third place in the State.

Homeland Security Pilot Program May Come To Beverly Hills Schools By Laura Coleman Following a meeting last week with representatives from Homeland Security, the Beverly Hills Unified School District and the Beverly Hills Police Department, BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods confirmed that Beverly Hills schools could be the beneficiary of a new educational endeavor being spearheaded by the Dept. of Homeland Security at UCLA. "I think everyone's very excited,” Woods said of the proposed endeavor where local law enforcement agencies would work together to assist schools in providing a top-notch security program. “Government agencies, schools, police departments, are all coming to-

gether on this...to all keep our kids safe.” “It appears to be cost-neutral,” he added. On Wednesday, Woods shared the news during the district’s second AdHoc Security meeting. At the meeting, Woods confirmed that BHPD’s current drop-off and pickup system at the schools “has been working” ever since BHPD stepped in to fill a security void at the BHUSD. “We continue to focus in on assessing the safety and security measures that are currently in place in the district and identifying any holes that we have and prioritizing a list of potential fixes to the holes,” he said.

Adopt one of these pets and receive a free month of food from Freshpet! CHARMING CHARLOTTE– Charlotte is a one-year young, five-pound, tiny toy poodle. She was left by her owners at San Bernardino shelter because of an injured eye they could not afford to care for. ShelterHopePetShop.org came to her rescue, and though she lost sight in one eye, the resilient little girl sees perfectly well with the other. Those interested in adopting Charlotte may call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538. Visit www.bhcourier.com for more adoptable pets!

Anderson is a yearold white Pit Bull mix, 60 lbs., and very socialized with kids and dogs.

Sunny is a 6month-old wheaten mix, 25 lbs., and very friendly.

Honey is a golden Staffordshire puppy mix, about 40 lbs. and 8-months-old. Extremely sociable with These two animals are available through other dogs, kids and Wags and Walks. Visit www.wagsandpeople. walks.org to apply to adopt.

Paige is a female Tortie, about 1year-old, mediumhair. She is cuddly and affectionate.

Elmer is a tan male terrier mix, 5years-old and a family-friendly dog.

These three animals are available through The Amanda Foundation. Call 310-278-2935 and mention the Freshpet ad to adopt.

Julian Gold’s ‘Meet The Mayor’ Series Starts Saturday At The Nosh By Victoria Talbot In his drive to understand every corner of the City, Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold will begin his tour at the Nosh, 9689 Santa Monica Blvd., between N. Roxbury and N. Bedford Drive. Mayor Gold will hold an informal meeting to listen to constituents and learn about issues that affect the community. The informal drop-by will be Saturday, April 18 from 2-3 p.m. The Nosh owners, Ron Magnin and David Laredo extended their invitation to Dr. Gold. “We’re big fans and we wanted to welcome the new mayor into the community,” said Magnin. “Its

about getting your voice heard and that’s something that he stands for.” Magnin and Laredo will be serving light meet-and-greet refreshments. Julian Gold Keeping a promise he made at his installation, Mayor Gold pledged to carry on the legacy of access to government that has inspired widespread participation and community in the past year. (see ‘MEET THE MAYOR’ page 14)

Beverly Hills Residents Margaret & Ron Preissman To Accept Angel Award At St. Anne’s Annual Gala On May 2 By Laura Coleman In recognition of their philanthropic impact, Beverly Hills residents Ron and Margaret Preissman will receive the Angel Award at this year’s St. Anne’s Evening of Angels Gala, which will be held on Saturday, May 2 at the historic Union Station downtown. For over a decade, the Preissmans have been deeply involved at St. Anne’s Bogen Family Early Learning Center, which provides early educational services promoting school readiness to the young children of St. Anne’s residents as well as those of families in the surrounding communities. Opened in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed mothers, St. Anne’s has evolved into one of the most highly regarded social service agencies in the country. Dating back to

Ron & Margaret Preissman

1982, the Angel Award is given to those who have impacted St. Anne’s work through leadership and philanthropy. Ron Preissman, who received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cultural Documentary Programming in 1971, joined St. Anne’s Board of Directors 10 years ago and has seen St. Anne’s expand services, (see ‘PREISSMAN FAMILY’ page 14)

Beverly Vista Hosts Annual Carnival Sunday By Matt Lopez Who let the Bulldogs out? That’s the question Beverly Vista school is asking as the BV Bulldogs gear up for their annual family fun event – the 2015 Beverly Vista Carnival. This year’s event, the first under the leadership of new principal Christian Fuhrer, takes place Sunday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beverly Vista playground and admission is free. The day will include rides and at-

tractions like rock climbing, laser tag, a “Go Gator” coaster, a swing ride and a pirate ship. There will be food and drinks available throughout, as well as a silent auction. Local businesses sponsoring attractions include Michael J. Libow, Nourmand and Associates, Lili & Jon Bosse, Sonny Alexanders, Entertainment Elite DJs and Michelle Graci Real Estate. All proceeds from Sunday’s event benefit the Beverly Vista PTA.

Beverly Hills Tomorrow: A Vision for the Future Coming To The Wallis By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills will present Beverly Hills Tomorrow Wednesday at the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts, hosted by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. “Each year we are fortunate to host some of Beverly Hills’ most innovative thinkers at our signature event, Beverly Hills Tomorrow,” said Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alex Stettinski. “This year is no exception. We are looking forward to an insightful discussion on both our City’s future and the future of our region as a whole.” This cooperative visioning for the

future will feature local resident Larry King as host. A panel discussion will include business leaders Maurice Marciano, Co-Founder of Guess Inc;, Mary Ann Sigler, Private Equity CFO for Platinum Equit; Dave Koz, Grammy-nominated recording artist and co-owner Spaghettini Beverly Hills & the Dave Koz Lounge; Keith Black, MD, Chairman and Professor of the Department of Neurosurgery at Cedars Sinai; and Rafer Johnson, Olympic Decathlon Gold Medalist and Founder of the Special Olympics Southern California. Beverly Hills Tomorrow is an (see ‘BEVERLY HILLS TOMORROW’ page 14)

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CARRY THE COURIER FOR SPRING BREAK— A contingent of Beverly Hills residents enjoyed spring break at La Costa Spa and Resort in Carlsbad this week. Pictured (from left, bottom row): Julia Mandel, Isabela Painter, Jesse Painter, Lori Feinberg, Gabby Radonsky, and Leo Radonsky; (middle row): Gabby Painter, Michelle Mandel, Mandy Cukier, Rose Kaiserman, Jonas Erlich, Vanessa Cisterna, Nicole Erlich, and Adele Mussry; (top row): Ryan Cukier, Mia Feinberg, Gabby Mussry, Jack Mussry (holding paper), Photo by Kevin Painter. Kreestol Kohley, and Julia Kornilova.

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SKINWAVE IN BEVERLY HILLS–To Beverly Hills straight from France comes George Zaoui, owner of SkinWave. Pictured above, from left: He joins Ms. California 2013-14 Shanna Olson and Mayor Julian Gold to cut the ribbon and welcome this new business to Beverly Hills. Using the beneficial affects of audio waves, SkinWave brings a non-invasive technology to skin care and anti-aging. The same gentle, non-invasive technology is applied to reduce cellulite and remove stretch marks. FDA approved, SkinWave is located at 222 N. Canon Dr., 310-278-9771 Courier photo by Victoria Talbot

School Board Votes To Close Peters Auditorium At BHHS, Auditoriums At Hawthorne and El Rodeo By Laura Coleman While the Beverly Hills Board of Education majority may have said no to accessing Measure E school-building funds at Tuesday’s formal meeting, it united to approve an agenda item requesting the immediate closure due to seismic vulnerability of Peters Auditorium at Beverly Hills High School, in addition to auditoriums at Hawthorne and El Rodeo effective Jan. 1, 2016. “Some Board members continue to have an inability to see the reality for what it is,” said Board member Lisa Korbatov, who voted in favor of no longer allowing the auditoriums’ seating areas to be used with the knowledge that the ceilings were vulnerable to collapse. Board President Brian Goldberg and Board member Lewis Hall also voted in support of closing the three BHUSD auditoriums. “Our buildings are unsafe, our kids need to be removed, and the board has taken action to do that,” added Korbatov. “Board members have a duty first and foremost to safeguard the well

being of our students and staff.” This decision was based on engineering reports regarding the seismic, fire, and other hazards present in various instructional buildings throughout the school district. The built-up plaster ceilings above the auditoriums’ seating areas weigh more than 40 pounds per square foot and are particularly concerning because of the significant risk of injury. “The auditorium seating areas at Peters, Hawthorne, and El Rodeo are of particular concern because of the potential for a partial or full ceiling collapse in an earthquake,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. These conditions do not apply to the Salter Theater at BHHS or to the auditoriums at Beverly Vista and Horace Mann. Portions of the auditoriums not at risk, such as the stages, may continue to be used for instructional purposes. The district is now in the process of getting an additional opinion from a licensed structural engineer to verify the current recommendation. SERVICE LEARNING—Beverly Vista First graders from the classes of Mrs. Lucky, Ms. Cryer and Mrs. Wolff collected gently used towels and blankets for the animals at the Amanda Foundation. Mr. Lisko’s Art club decorated ADOPT ME bandanas for the animals in the shelter. The art club along with Mr. Lisko delivered the bags of towels/blankets and bandanas where they were able to meet some of the animals up for adoption. Pictured (from left): Collin Newberry, Bridget Carter, teacher Ryan Lisko, Daniela Mashoudy, Isaac Margolis, Kadah Binkley, Rhiannon Carter, Finn Van Horn, Aiden Lee, and Jimin Yoon.

Mayor Julian Gold Recognizes Mason Sommers, Who Saved His Life, For Donate Life Month By Victoria Talbot

Mayor Julian Gold’s signature initiative this year will be his appeal to residents to “Step Up.” To illustrate, at his installation, Gold was sworn in via video by Darrell Weinberg, the man who gave him a stem cell donation that saved Gold’s life in 2006. Weinberg launched the Mayor’s Stepping Up campaign, bringing attention to Gold’s miraculous journey from near-death to becoming the healthy Mayor of Beverly Hills. Last Tuesday evening Gold had another opportunity to express his gratitude by making a presentation to Dr. Mason Sommers for Donate Life Month. Like Gold, Sommers is a transplant recipient. As a student at Beverly Hills High School he

was the first person to be saved by paramedics in 1971 after two cardiac arrests. Today, Sommers, who went to Hawthorne Elementary as well, is past president and serves on the Board of Directors of the Maple Counseling Center. A psychologist in a private practice, Sommers has worked in Beverly Hills for 35 years. But perhaps his most important personal mission is to encourage everyone to sign up to become an organ and tissue donor. Then, people such as Mayor Gold and Mason Sommers, Ph.D. can become healthy and in turn, give back to their communities. Donate Life saves lives by inspiring people to sign up to become donors. Sign up at the Department of Motor Vehicles or visit www.donatelifecalifornia.org

CHRYSALIS AND BEAUTY—Chrysalis Women’s Empowerment “Beauty for Business” night was a big success. LMG Studio in Beverly Hills hosted this year’s event, where stylists and makeup artists volunteered to transform almost three dozen women with complimentary haircuts and styling, makeup applications and interview attire. “The Women’s Empowerment Program is a moving and important experience for our clients,” said Chrysalis CEO Mark Loranger. “Finding a job is hard work, but knowing that you have friends and coaches there to support you every step of the way can make all the difference.”

Freshpet Brings Natural Pet Food To Beverly Hills By Victoria Talbot With Freshpet’s natural dog and cat foods, the goal is simple – feed your pet the same way you would feed yourself. “We all know the impact of fresh food on humans’ lives,” said Donna SledzikPereira, Sr. Executive Assistant to CEO of Freshpet, Richard Thompson. “Why wouldn’t we choose the same for our dogs and cats, the same health and nutrition that we have?” Freshpet ingredients include only the most wholesome fresh fruits and vegetables delivered daily to their kitchen in the United States. There, the ingredients are combined and very gently cooked in small batches for quality control. Packaged in rolls, they ship quickly and are refrigerated to arrive at the store packed with natural nutrition. Ingredients are sourced in the U.S. and Canada; 70 percent come from local farms. There are no artificial chemicals or preservative commonly found in dry, canned or semi-moist foods.

Freshpet offers a selection of product lines that include ingredients such as lamb, chicken, beef and turkey, brown rice, carrots, spinach, potatoes and barley. Their Nature’s Fresh selections offer grain-free alternatives, oceanfresh whitefish, cranberries and blueberries. The Vital line includes balanced, grain free and raw alternatives for your pets. All of the poultry, fish and beef are sourced from USDA registered suppliers, and lamb from New Zealand is freerange and BSE free. The poultry is antibiotic and hormonefree. Freshpet foods are meatbased foods, made of humangrade meats. For a topper, the company has a variety of treats, chews and bones. Fresh ingredients mean they are refrigerated. Fresh bones are safer and will not crack or splinter. Every ingredient is proudly listed. Their website is full of reasons why Freshpet is a new standard for our most beloved companions. Freshpet is currently available at Gelson’s markets and Petco.

George Christy Lorette Gross did this week with the Women’s Guild annual spring luncheon at The Beverly Wilshire. Honoring the dynamic Judge Judy Sheindlin, a longtime personal friend of the Goldbergs, as a Woman of the 2lst Century. The luncheon raised $350,000,

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sister, the ICM agent Toni Howard, made the initial introduction, having been smitten early on with the performing genius of Judge Judy, “When I invited Judy to be our guest of honor,” Wendy says. “There were no hems or haws, as there often are with others we’ve asked … ‘you know, let me think about it, etc.’ Right off, Judy said, ‘Of course, I’ll do it!’”

Honoree Judge Judy Sheindlin with Wendy Goldberg during the annual Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai spring luncheon at The Beverly Wilshire

alling Dr. Goldberg, calling Dr. Goldberg …

hose who’ve lucked into a friendship with Dr. Goldberg through the years (ours dates back to the ’70s), depend on Dr. Goldberg for friendly medical advice. “Now before you take the medication, eat a cracker or two so the stomach’s protected,” Dr. Goldberg may tell you. Simply old-fashioned wisdom which we forget.

udge Judy may be our highest paid television star, making $123,000 per episode or $47 million annually for the 52 days per year when she tapes her show. In other words, $900,000 per workday.

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radition! Tradition!” Sings Teyve in Fiddler On The Roof, as we recalled last Sunday when Fox chief Jim Gianopoulos and wife Ann hosted their annual and traditional Greek Easter picnic with their gardenful of friends and cherished children at their Westside residence. Wherever Greeks party, count on babies and young ones being there. Always a family camaraderie.

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feasted on the excellent roasted lamb prepared by the popular Ina Poncher, and were serenaded by Nandos’ musicians with their bouzoukis and guitars. The Greek Orthodox faithful celebrates the religious holiday of the Resurrection of Christ with the ancient Julian calendar. Always on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Hebrew Passover. Also, as our Very Reverend Father John Bakas dean of the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, informed, the holiday signifies the arrival of springtime.

We picnicked with secu-

rity expert Avi Korein and his lady Sunny; Molly Ringwald, now writing an advice column for The Guardian (e.g. “Shall I Tell My Date I Have Two Young Daughters?”).

olly arrived with husband Panayiotis Gianopoulos (no relation to Jim) and their youngsters Matilda, Adele and Roman. Joining them was Fox’s Jimmy Pappas with family, along with producer Steve Stabler (Dumb & Dumber, Dumb & Dumber To). Steve’s sons Spencer and Nicholas flew in from Indianapolis and New York for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio. “Nicholas rented a house for the weekend with five other guys, while Spencer camped out and waited hours in line for a shower.” Audiences exceeded expectations, with 100,000 fans watching 160 acts, reports impresario Paul Tollett. The second weekend commences this Friday.

M i c h a e l Chiklis, shipping heir G e o r g e Kulukundis, the Athenian godfather to Jim and Ann’s firstborn Alexa (now 12), daughter Nicoletta (now 10), plus passels of Greeks of all ages. The best parties, in our book, include all ages.

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Cedars-Sinai president and CEO Thomas Priselac, Board of Directors chair Vera Guerin, guest professor Dr. Alain Cribler with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Corday at Cedars-Sinai where Dr. Cribler lectured on “Developing Trans-Catheter Therapy for Valvular Diseases: A 30-Year Odyssey.” Dr. Cribler is an Emeritus Professor with the University Rouen, France, and a member of the French Academy of Medicine. This was the third annual presentation of the Eliot Corday, M.D., International Prize in heart research.

lying in from San Francisco were Ann’s bestdressed mom Bebe McCrae (in Gucci) who’s the leading realtor in the Bay Area, husband Colin McCrae, Ann’s brother Austin, Gail and Harvey Glasser, who spend summers in Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands in Washington state.

rapping up the late afternoon after the wining and dining, Jim strums his electric guitar and Michael Chiklis announces it’s time for the Christos Anesti Blues that Tom

Hanks introduced at the picnic long ago and is now a mainstay. Christos Anesti translates as Christ Has Risen, and while the blues are sung, blue skies fade into dusk with dreams of another Easter season. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

e finally met the delightful Dawn Knepley. She’s Jim Gianopoulos’ invaluable assistant, always there when help or information are needed. A dreamgirl that we want to take home to Mother.

racking red Easter eggs, another tradition, were Corinna Fields, Sid Ganis,

Robert Downey Jr. with wife Susan

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e’ve been helped on numerous occasions. Diet, headaches, stomach pains, bruises, etc., and she has raised big bucks for our Los Angeles medical communities. Cedars-Sinai being a benefactor for decades.

he good doctor is Wendy Goldberg, who, with producer husband Leonard, continues to contribute generously to the medical profession, with dozens of doctors being their benefactors.

Clark Gregg with wife Jennifer Grey attended the world premiere of Marvel’s Avengers: Age Of Ultron at Dolby Theatre

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Samuel L. Jackson with wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson

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Ming-Na Wen and Jeremy Renner

Chris Hardwick with Lydia Hearst

Chris Hemsworth with Elsa Pataky

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN Lladro Announces Opening Of New Beverly Hills Boutique This Week

By Laura Coleman Spanish artistic porcelain company Lladró, one of the most renowned and prestigious international brands which had been a part of the Beverly Hills retail landscape for over two decades on Rodeo Drive, has opened its new flagship Boutique at Two Rodeo Drive. The new boutique, which was conceived in conjunction with the Spanish designer Jaime Hayon who has been collaborating with the brand for almost a decade, has a distinctive appearance, based primarily on the color white and curved lines. “The interior design is inspired by the idea of creating a space where you feel at ease, where your eyes can wander and settle on the details and, in short, a place to let yourself be captivated,” said company president Rosa Lladró. Using an organic contemporary language, the store design seeks to offer the perfect frame for the whole breadth of the brand’s sculpture, regardless of kind, shape or color, while lending maximum visibility to the individual features of each piece. The new space, will showcase Lladró’s innovative collections as well as the new classics of the brand, from decor to functional, including the brand’s latest venture into the lighting world. Brent McDaneld, CEO of Lladró USA, said: “We have had a strong presence in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive for over 20 years. We are committed to our loyal customers here and look forward to presenting a fresh new brand experience in our new location.” S E N S AT I O N A L SINGING–Soulful Nashville singersongwriter Mikki Ekko (pictured left) joined with Pandora at Sonos Studio for an intimate performance at the acousticallydesigned space.

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Dwell On Design L.A. Returns To L.A. Convention Center On May 29

By Laura Coleman The 10th Anniversary Dwell on Design Los Angeles event returns May 29 to the L.A. Convention Center and runs through May 31, offering design-enthusiasts throughout the Southland the chance to see some of the latest and greatest trends in design. This year’s keynote will be given by iconic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. Recognized as America's largest design event, the upcoming event will once again transform 250,000 square feet of space downtown to host over 400 exhibitors,250 speakers, three days of continuing education seminars, and thousands of products. Among some of the highlights this year will be: “Dwell Outdoor” - largest to date, covering 28,000 square feet; “Modern Family Pavilion” where budding young designers explore the latest kid-friendly furnishings; and “Fort Peck” - Make It Right and Monogram Modern Home Prefabs. In addition, the Dwell Store pop-up will include a number of product debuts as well as items that will be seen in the US for the 1st time. For more information, visit: http://www.dwellondesign.com.

POWER LUNCH – (pictured above) The Hollywood Radio and Television Society held its annual Hitmakers luncheon on Wednesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Pictured (from left): Lee Daniels, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of FOX’s Empire, Noah Hawley, Executive Producer, (Created For Television By) FX’s Fargo, Jill Soloway, Creator and Executive Producer of Amazon Studios’ Transparent, Michelle King, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of CBS Television Studios’ The Good Wife, and Sarah Treem, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Showtime’s The Affair.

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2015 PASADENA SHOWCASE FOR THE ARTSâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The 51st Pasadena Showcase House of Design begins this Sunday, April 19, offering design enthusiasts another chance to raise money for a good cause while seeing an historic home reimagined by a bevy of talented designers. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, designed by Fernand Parmentier in 1910, is an eclectic English Tudor combined with Craftsman elements (pictured left, beside the backyard Wysteria garden). Since its inception, the annual event has raised nearly $20 million to support music and arts programs throughout the community. Tickets cost between $35-$45 and can be ordered at PasadenaShowcase.org or by calling 714-442-3872.

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HOW DO YOU FEEL? UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer

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Center’s ‘Taste For A Cure’ Funder May 1 UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation’s 20th anniversary “Taste for a Cure” fundraiser will be held May 1 at The Beverly Wilshire. The event, which benefits UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, will honor David Madden, president of entertainment for Fox Broadcasting, with the Gil Nickel Humanitarian Award. Dinner committee co-chairs include CAA’s Joe Cohen, The Holman Group’s Jon Holman, Far Niente Winery’s Larry Maguire, UTA’s Jay Sures and Fox TV Group co-chairs Gary Newman and Dana Walden. The gala will feature world-class wines and cuisine from top Italian chefs.

It will be emceed by New Girl’s Max Greenfield with a musical performance from Empire’s Jussie Smollett, plus stand-up from cmedian Tom Papa, host of BOOM!, Fox’s new quiz show. Matt Bomer (Magic Mike XXL) will present Madden with his award. . “We are incredibly proud of the legacy of ‘Taste for a Cure’ and the tangible strides we’ve made in cancer research the past 20 years,” said Judith C. Gasson, Ph.D., JCCC director. JCCF’s signature event has raised nearly $10 million for cancer research at UCLA. For tickets and further information, visit: www.TasteForACure. com.

REHABILITATION CENTER–Pictured above, from left: DeAnn Marshall, Senior Vice President, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, CHLA; Brent Polk, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, CHLA; Dr. Kevan Craig, Chief, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, CHLA; GiGi Carleton, Petersen Foundation President; Kevin Strauch,Petersen trustee; Ted Calleton, Petersen Trustee; Jeff DeFrancisco, Petersen trustee; Cathy Siegel Weiss, CHLA Board of Trustees Co-Chair; Ted Samuels, CHLA Board of Trustees Co-Chair; and Richard D. Cordova, President and CEO, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

CHLA Dedicates Margie And Robert E. Petersen Rehabilitation Center Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has announced the opening and dedication of the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Rehabilitation Center honoring the couple’s two late sons, Bobby and Richie Petersen, who died in a 1975 plane crash. Late last month patients and staff moved in to the new 22,000-squarefoot, safari-themed facility. “Our rehabilitation unit serves approximately 200 patients each year. This state-of-the-art facility allows us to serve more patients, but we can now care for our patients with the healing environment they deserve and provide our staff with the therapeutic amenities to match the excellent level of the care they provide,” says Richard D. Cordova, FACHE, CHLA’s president/CEO. “The opening of the center is the realization of the Petersens’ desire to help children overcome devastating illnesses and accidents so they can get back to their families and do the things they love to do,” says GiGi Carleton, president of the foundation, which made a transformative gift of $5 million to support the hospital’s mission of delivering innovative patient care. The Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at CHLA is a major referral center for challenging cases that cannot be treated at other Southern California hospitals. The division provides coordinated care through its work with specialists in medicine, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, hearing and speech therapy, social work, Child Life and other professional specialties. This team treats children with some of the most complex and diverse diagnoses, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, brain tumors, bone tumors, seizures, spinal disorders and rheumatologic disorders. “The sooner a child begins the coordinated, specialized rehabilitative care offered at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the better his or her chances are for recovery and a return to a happy and healthy life. The Margie and Robert E. Petersen Foundation Rehabilitation Center will give a patient access to the latest in rehabilitative equipment and care, as well as a family-friendly space that allows the child’s mind and soul to thrive,” says Kevan Craig, D.O., chief of the Division of Rehabilitative Medicine. The Petersen Rehabilitation Center is one of the largest acute pediatric rehabilitation centers in the country. It has 22 patient beds and features 16 private rooms, three semiprivate rooms, and two medical isolation rooms for patients with fragile immune systems. Patients admitted to this unit stay anywhere from one to five months while they receive intensive therapy. Families often drive long distances to be with their child during care, so the new facility will honor a family’s needs for privacy while helping them maximize their interaction as a family during patients’ recoveries. Every patient room will include family sleep areas, a bathroom and shower, free wireless internet and the GetWellNetwork®, an interactive patient care system developed for pediatric patients and their families that lets them learn and play while in the hospital. The late Margie Petersen of Beverly Hills was a former CHLA regent and member of the hospital’s board of trustees.

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10 DELICIOUS YEARS– Beverly Hills’ most famous cupcakes celebrated their tenth anniversary Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Free cupcakes for all were handed out throughout the day at the Beverly Hills Sprinkles. Pictured, (from left): Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold and Charles and Candace Nelson, owners of Sprinkles. Courier photo by Victoria Talbot

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One of their children is an Army Ranger, leading Margaret to support nonprofits that benefit active-duty military members and families. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize Ron and Margaret Preissman for their selfless service and extraordinary generosity to St. Anne’s,” says Tony Walker, president and chief executive officer of St. Anne’s. “They are two of the finest individuals I know and have made their community a better place through their generosity and compassion.” All proceeds from Evening of Angels benefit St. Anne’s and programs that assist abused, abandoned, neglected and challenged young women and their children, as well as low-income families. To sponsor Evening of Angels or purchase tickets, please visit give.stannes.org/eoa or call Michelle Barritt at 213-3812931, x248.

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“Most of our lifestyle satisfaction comes from things which are within the purview of local government,” said Mayor Gold. “Are our streets safe and clean? Are our parks beautiful and the programs that are available robust? Are our trees well cared for? Each area of this City has issues specific to it, which we need to know in order to improve the residential quality of life. In visiting each area, it is my goal to hear the residents and businesses and to try to fix those things which are not perfect.” Beverly Hills, despite its notoriety, remains a small town to its residents. But what worries residents in one section may have no affect on residents in another section.

To better understand their challenges, Mayor Gold has pledged to visit each sector in turn, listening to grievances and meeting the people who live, work and play there. Mayor Gold is reaching into the community for input to improve the City. Some City staffers will also be on hand to listen and answer questions. Future opportunities are being planned to Meet the Mayor. They will include visits to the Trousdale area, Hillside north of Sunset Blvd., the Central Flats, the South West and South East areas, and the north and south business communities. There will also be a meeting targeting multi-family residents and renters. Everyone is welcome to every meeting. For more information on The Nosh call 310-271-3730.

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Choosing the Right Memory Care Program Belmont Village Senior Living offers tips for finding the right fit Choosing a senior living community with the right memory support program is an important family decision. Not all memory programs are equal and finding the right fit makes a big difference in quality of life. Belmont Village recommends asking questions and observing programs to learn more about staff and training, resident group structure, program objectives and adaptability, environment and evaluation. “Watch to see if staff members have an aptitude for compassionate care. In other words, do they see the world through the eyes of the resident when problem-solving?” said Beverly Sanborn, vice president of program development for Belmont Village Senior Living. “Ask about teamwork among staff members. Staff should be curious about what is motivating resident behaviors to help guide them toward a positive solution, rather than reactive or judgmental.” Ideal programs have a specially trained director and a nurse on staff 24/7 to manage cognitive and health needs. Sanborn recommends observing a resident group to see the program and the environment first-hand. “Small groups of residents with similar ability levels work best to build confidence and support successful outcomes,” said Sanborn. “Memory programs need to be highly enjoyable to maintain interest, but they should also be therapeutic, with measurable objectives. Activities should be neither over nor under-stimulating and should offer something new to the brain and a mental stretch – what we call the just right challenge.” Finally, Sanborn says to ask about

program evaluation. “Programs need on-going evaluation to measure and maintain effectiveness. This requires consistent data collection and analysis, using recognized and accepted measurement tools, to determine what’s working and what’s needed. The best

programs are evidence-based, which means they’re evaluated and adapted based on resident outcomes.” In 2005, Belmont Village launched Circle of Friends® for residents with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and early-stage memory loss. Residents in the Circle of Friends program remain in their assisted living apartments and lead purposeful lives through the 7-day-aweek program of research-based group activities led by a dedicated, specially trained staff. For information about Belmont Village’s Circle of Friends® and other dedicated memory care programs, please call one of their Los Angeles communities: Hollywood 323-874-7711, Encino 818-788-8870 or Westwood 310-4757501. www.belmontvillage.com.

Love is Beautiful at Any Age At Westwood Village By Ferri Fathi, Executive Director at Vintage Westwood In my years as Executive Director of senior living communities, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting residents and families from all walks of life – each with unique stories of adventure, and experience, and some times even romance. One such story involves Claire Frank (88) and Bob Lezin (83), two lovebirds who met at our Vintage Westwood community. As a lifelong pianist, Claire is a lover of all things musical. And, since moving to our community in 2012, she’s been a regular patron of our weekly entertainment events. Though a vibrant woman at heart, she confesses that she was lonely after losing her husband of 37 years. But, in August of 2013 things began to change with the arrival of Bob – word of his musical talent quickly spread and, inevitably, the new resident caught Claire’s interest. “I was drawn to him because he was a musician,” she explains. “After we talked about our love for music [Bob is an accomplished Violinist]… I thought to myself, he isn’t bad looking either!” The two were inseparable from that moment on and, finally, one day they decided it was time to move-in together.

Though, they don’t recall the exact moment the decision was made, they admit that their children’s support was what sealed the deal. The lovebirds now enjoy each other’s company in the comfort of their shared home, where they spend their time listening to music while holding hands and sipping on a glass of wine… or doing other things, which they will readily admit – though I insist that they not go into the details. And, when they’re not home, they go on adventures – like last year’s cruise through Scandinavian countries, and this year’s upcoming cruise to Italy. I fondly think of their heartwarming story as I see them walking around the community holding hands. It reminds me that no matter the age or circumstance, it is love, friendship and companionship – like the kind that Bob and Claire share – that keeps us fulfilled and gives our lives greater meaning and purpose. It brings me joy to think of how this story has been repeated many times over at our Vintage Westwood community. And, with the release of the new film Age of Love, it’s been wonderful to see how this story is reflective of the needs and desires of most seniors.

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Through The Gates At Virginia Robinson Stray Cat Alliance Will Help With Your Gardens: Spring Vegetable Garden Tips Spring Cleaning Discards GROWING YOUNG GARDENERS–Each month, the historic vegetable garden on the Robinson estate is visited by Southland elementary school children who tour the gardens with trained docents who instruct them on the basics of growing and eating their own vegetables.

By Virginia Robinson Gardens Superintendent Tim Lindsay and Founder Joan Selwyn One cloudless day in 1911, three years before Beverly Hills became a City, a young couple discovered a knoll with extraordinary views. From this hilltop, Virginia and Harry Robinson could see all the way to Catalina and to the snowcapped mountain of San Jacinto. Grocery stores, as we know them today, did not begin to develop until 1930s and 1940s. So like many Americans, the Robinsons grew most of the fresh produce needed to sustain their family and a staff of 21. The land was rich and fertile and it produced fresh vegetables all year long in the region’s mild Mediterranean climate. Cultivating a vegetable garden was considered a patriotic act during World War II and the government encouraged citizens to plant “Victory Gardens.” One of the last residences in Beverly Hills to maintain a “Victory Garden” belonged to the legendary actor Jimmy Stewart. Today, first lady Michele Obama's

“Eat Brighter Campaign” has renewed the conversation about the type of food eaten, emphasizing the use of more fresh home grown fruits and vegetables in our national diet. She sees the first family's vegetable garden as a way to call the nation’s attention to a national issue--the connection between the quality of our food and the health of our children. Tips on Planting Your Spring Vegetable Garden: In a sunny area, prepare the soil by digging and turning it over with a spade. If compost is available, spread it evenly over the soil before turning the soil with the spade. Use a bow rake to make level and smooth. 1. Plant cauliflower, snow peas and broccoli from color packs (six pack of seedlings that are ready to plant), an alternative to starting plants from seeds. 2. Plant seeds of your favorite lettuce and kale 3. Plant in rows, radishes, turnips, beets, and carrots 4. Plant crops in three -week intervals, so you can extend production into early summer 5. Water vegetables when plants show signs of wilt. In summer about every third day, in winter rarely, if rains are regular. Built in 1911, the Robinson House and Gardens is listed nationally and locally as a historic landmark. Nestled on 6.5 landscaped acres in the heart of Beverly Hills, it is open by appointment for public visitation. To schedule a guided tour of the house and gardens or a school tour, call Vicky at 310-550-2087.

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The Stray Cat Alliance wants to help with your spring-cleaning efforts! Bring your gently used garments and household discards to the Stray Cat Alliance Resale Shop and get the goodness - twice! Your discarded garments and accessories, costume and real jewelry, office equipment, furniture, lamps, dishes, housewares, small appliances, cars, cash, rugs, sports equipment, technology (up to five years old), antiques, garden items, art and collectibles - to their store and get a tax deduction. Benefit the kitties by bringing medical care, spay and neutering, foster care, colony food and advocacy to their

little feline worlds. And your donations will make an affordable item for someone who needs what you have discarded - making your castaways someone else's treasures. Can't beat that, right? Its a win-win situation. So bring your things to the Stray Cat Alliance resale shop, 11677 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Los Angeles, near Barrington Avenue Wednesday, 5-9; Saturday, 10-6; and Sunday, 10-5 p.m. This spring sale will benefit SCA's free programs for cats and kittens. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 310905-4142 or email resaleshop@ straycatalliance.org

Businessman Jack Flier Dies At 100 By John L. Seitz Services were held at American Jewish University for Beverly Hills businessman Jack Flier who died March 25 at age 100. Born in the Bronx on Sept. 25, 1914, he began his career as a union organizer with the fur and leather workers in St. Louis before service in the U.S. Marines as a gunnery sergeant in the Pacific area during World War II. After his military stint, he joined his father at Flier Furs in Beverly Hills. He was an adept dancer and boxer

and his spare time was also taken up as an artist working in oils, watercolors, and sculpture. He was active in the American and Israeli peace movements. Flier is survived by Edith, his wife of 68 years; children Roberta Eben, Ninel Khayat and Jonathan Flier; grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Racheli, Keren, Michael, Mia and Elizabeth; and greatgrandchildren, Sam, Dylan, Yael, Sarah, Eliyahu, Jake, Omri, Shiri, Itai and Ayala.

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being an good technology broker-dealer of stocks and bonds is simple: check the intrinsic rate of security. If it’s a good value company–buy and if it’s too high, don’t buy. In a 1950s’ party, he met his wifeto-be Joan, a school teacher who later became City treasurer for Beverly Hills. He said the party was distinguished both by the fact that he met his wife of 58 years (and counting) despite it was an absolute dud as far as parties go. “I’ll tell you how to give a lousy party–you take a room and put a card table in the middle,” he described, recalling how he and Joan were on either sides of the room before he approached her and eventually asked to take her home. In 1970 his wife joined the company, just before Arnold’s father passed away. Later, in 1986, his daughter-in-law also joined Morton Seidel & Co. In July 1998, Arnold moved the firm to its current Beverly Hills location on Wilshire. Their two sons, David and Craig, both went to Beverly Vista and graduated from Beverly Hills High School. And one of their three grandchildren went to Horace Mann, in addition to BHHS. Over the years, Arnold, who graduated from Team Beverly Hills in 1999, said he has gotten more involved in charity. In addition to taking an interest in Israel where, together with his wife, he serves on the board of the American Society for Technion and on the international board of Technion. Currently, he is active as part of the Music Center Leadership Council and previously served on the board of the Young Musicians Foundation. In addition, he is on the Beverly Hills Host Committee for the upcoming Special Olympics and is on the board of the Friends of Griffith Park Observatory. Previously, he was a board member of Friends of Beverly Hills CPR and founding chairman of Friends of Greystone. “Beverly Hills happens to be greatest place in the whole world,” he said. “I’m rather entrenched in our City.”

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those days so we played football. Those were great summers.” In his younger days, he and several friends would gather outside KMPC radio station at Wilshire and Camden where they’d watch radio announcer Hal Berger recreate baseball games from the East Coast–long before the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to L.A.–using a baseball bat and a mallet to reproduce the games. He recalled the nearby Kerr’s Sporting Goods carried everything eye-opening to a young boy, including guns. After graduating from El Rodeo and Beverly Hills High School, Arnold attended USC where he received a degree in zoology and chemistry. At the time he thought he wanted to be a doctor. After college, he began work at Farmers & Merchants National Bank where he started at the “bottom of the totem poll.” He described: “It was, ‘Hey Arnold, go get the pencils’ sort of thing.” After taking a correspondence course in security analysis from the New York Institute of Finance, where, via mail, he developed a constructive relationship with the professor. In 1949 he joined his father’s securities’ business, Morton Seidel & Co. Arnold said the company his father started in 1925, of which today he is chairman, is the oldest in Southern California with the same management. Arnold served as president from 1973-1993 before transitioning to chairman/CEO. In the early days, the firm sold bonds to banks throughout the depression and specialized in mergers and acquisitions as well as arbitrages and hedging foreign investments, including buying gold and gold securities. Today the company largely invests in companies which have been tested throughout the decades and offer everyday products or services. Arnold said the principle behind

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AVENGERS – Beverly Hills resident and The Avengers co-creator Stan Lee and former Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno were among many stars who turned up to the L.A. Premiere of The Avengers: Age Of Ultron on Monday night. Others to walk the red carpet included the films stars: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle and many more.

Yom Hashoah Day Of Holocaust Commemoration At Los Angeles Museum Of The Holocaust In Pan Pacific Park This Sunday At 2 P.M. The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust (LAMOTH)’s annual Yom HaShoah Day of Holocaust Commemoration event will be held on Sunday, at 2 p.m. in Pan Pacific Park. On Yom HaShoah, the community gathers together to remember those murdered during the Holocaust, honor those who survived, and share Survivors’ memories so that they can be carried by future generations. Speakers include L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Israeli Consul General David Siegel, along with a special musical performance by actor-musician Theodore Bikel. The invocation will be given by Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR. “We live at an important time in post-Holocaust history, in the second largest Holocaust Survivor community in our country,” said LAMOTH Executive Director Samara Hutman. “This chapter in modern history is unprecedented, and lifetimes later, still equally incomprehensible and heartbreaking. We invite the entire communi-

ty to join us in remembering lives lost and communities shattered, and to recognize survival and courage in facing the impossible.” Three pre-ceremony programs will be held at LAMOTH at 1 p.m.: • Leora Raikin, great-niece of Lithuanian-Israeli artist David Labkovski, will speak and lead a tour of LAMOTH’s newest exhibit, “The Art and Life of David Labkovski.“ • Dr. Steven Teitelbaum will discuss his family’s journey to discover the fate of his Polish great-grandparents during the Holocaust and will lead a tour of the exhibit “Return to Wielopole: The Teitelbaum Family Journey.” • A discussion led by grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, “3G at LAMOTH: How We Remember,” will be held in the reflective space of the Children’s Memorial. LAMOTH’s Yom HaShoah event follows Jewish World Watch’s Walk to End Genocide, which begins in Pan Pa-

cific Park at 9 a.m. All events are free and open to the public. The Museum will be open Sundayfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Complimentary transportation is available from select Westside and Valley locations. Call 323-651-3716 or e-mail lindsay@lamoth.org to make a reservation. LAMOTH is the oldest Holocaust Museum in the United States. It was founded in 1961 by a group of local Holocaust Survivors who wanted a permanent, safe home for their Holocaust-era photos and artifacts. The Museum dedicates itself as a primary source institution, commemorating those who perished, honoring those who survived, and housing the precious artifacts that miraculously weathered the Holocaust era. LAMOTH provides free Holocaust education to the public, including students from under-funded schools and underserved communities.

Beverly Hills Police Arrest Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Star Kim Richards By Victoria Talbot In an early morning incident at The Beverly Hills Hotel, BHPD responded to a report of a possible fight from hotel security involving The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards. Security reported that Richards, who has battled substance abuse issues on the show, was involved in a disturbance at a hotel restaurant, where she was allegedly intoxicated.

Hotel security “made multiple requests for Ms. Richards to leave the property,” according to BHPD Public Information Officer Lt. Lincoln Hoshino. Richards then requested to use the restroom and “refused to leave the property.” After hotel security made a private persons arrest, BHPD arrived and took Richards into custody. “Richards was displaying symptoms of alcohol intoxication, including slurred speech

and belligerent, insolent behavior, cursing at the officers and passively resisting arrest,” he said. After being transported for booking, “Richards kicked one of the officers in the leg.” He was not hurt. Richards was released at 10:30 a.m. and issued a citation for public intoxication, trespassing, resisting an officer and battery on a police officer. She is due to appear in LAX Superior Court June 10.

Remembrance Day For Israeli Soldiers To Be Hosted By Temple Of The Arts Tuesday At Saban Theatre Yom HaZikaron, the annual Remembrance Day for soldiers who gave their lives in defense of Israel and victims of terror, will be commemorated on Tuesday (April 21) with a unique event hosted by Temple of the Arts (TOTA) Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. It is sponsored by Dr. Philip and Adi Werthman in loving memory of Samuel Werthman, Z’L. TOTA’s Rabbi David Baron, announced this inaugural Yom Hazikaron ceremony will include rabbis and cantors from various denominations of Judaism, while bringing together two of the premier organizations supporting Israeli soldiers, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces and Thank Israeli Soldiers. Additionally, no less

than 35 partner Jewish organizations from the greater Los Angeles area are promoting the event to their members and followers. “In these challenging times for Israel and the IDF, the sheer number and diversity of Jewish groups coming together for this Yom HaZikaron event emphasizes the urgency for unity in the Jewish world. We truly expect this to be an exceptional and memorable evening honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the Jewish nation,” said Rabbi Baron. A special feature of the evening will be the screening of Beneath The Helmet, a powerful documentary film about the brave young defenders of Israel. Created by award-win-

ning Jerusalem U Productions, Beneath The Helmet is a coming-of-age story about five high school graduates who are drafted in to the army to defend their country. The event is free of charge with open seating and begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Kosher refreshments will be served.

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Farhang Foundation To Sponsor UCLA’s 26th Anniversary Celebration Of Iranian Cinema The Farhang Foundation will once again be the sole sponsor of the UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema, curated by UCLA Film & Television Archive. This year marks the 26th anniversary of the popular film series, which kicks off on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. with the much-anticipated film, Tales (Ghesse-ha), directed by the award-winning filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad. Banietemad is one of Iran's most critically acclaimed directors and screenwriters, and she will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film screening, followed by a special VIP reception with a Persian inspired menu and refreshments. "We are so pleased to continue our support for the UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cine-

ma," says Mark Amin, chair of the Farhang Film Festival Committee and a member of the group's board of trustees. "It is an honor to join forces with the UCLA Film & Television Archive to present American audiences with the powerful voices and exceptional storytelling prevalent in Iranian cinema." A complete schedule of films featured in the 2015 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema and $10 general admission tickets are available at the UCLA Film & Television Archive website. Special screening and reception packages are available at Farhang.org. Films will screen at the Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood, located at 10899 Wilshire Blvd. LARRY KING LOOKS INTO THE FUTURE – Legendary TV host, Beverly Hills own Larry King will host “Beverly Hills Tomorrow: A Vision For The Future” at The Wallis on April 22. The event will include a panel discussion with several prominant business leaders, including Guess cofounder Maurice Marciano, Platinum Equity Private Equity CFO Mary Ann-Sigler, Grammy winner Dave Koz and many more.

able steps to repair them. A jury would consider whether the steps the board took to repair the subject buildings were reasonable. The information contained in the Prime Source memo, the Prime Source reports, and the verbal warnings made to the board by Prime Source, likely trigger the Board’s duty to act to avoid exposing it to personal liability.” Seven years have now passed since Beverly Hills voters authorized a total sale of $334 million of Measure E bonds to fund the repair, reconstruction or replacement of seismically-impaired school buildings. Since then, the Board has learned that it will require approximately $450 million for all five schools to complete necessary seismic and rehabilitation needs throughout the school district. The sale of the remaining Measure E bonds is controver-

BEVERLY HILLS sial because the BHUSD board in 2008 (comprised of current Boardmember Goldberg, plus Myra Demeter, Myra Lurie, Nooshin Meshkaty and Steven Fenton) issued statements assuring Beverly Hills taxpayers that the rate they would pay on the bonds would not increase. Goldberg, Goldstein and Margo are all banking on voters approving a replacement bond in June 2016 in excess of $350 million. In contrast, Board members Lisa Korbatov and Lewis Hall, who on Tuesday voted in support of allowing the district access to the remaining Measure E funds immediately, prefer to tap Measure E and then ask voters to approve approximately $140 million in a new bond in June 2016. So far, the district has sold $117 million of the bonds with another $34 million that can be sold without a tax rate increase.

its first year in a slightly different location; four doors down to be exact. The larger location opened the first year Kramer was in business, and Marsha said her father finally decided to make the move after a little push from one of his best customers – Father Dempsey. Dempsey had been assigned as a priest Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills and said he was used to buying his tobacco from Dunhill (a major tobacco company), but that he would prefer to buy locally from Kramer if he could make a comparable blend. Allen Kramer did just that, creating what is currently known to tobacco enthusiasts across the nation as “Father Dempsey’s Blend.” “Father Dempsey gave my dad the courage to pack up and move into the location we are at now,” Marsha said. “Dad had been toying with the idea but he just needed that push.” Father Dempsey’s Blend is a smooth and full-bodied Latakia-based blend - one of

only two that Allen Kramer ever named after an actual person. The other is the Danny Kaye blend. Marsha’s parents ran the shop together until Allen died in 1973. Tina continued running things until her death in 1999, and Marsha and husband Jim took over from there to carry on the family tradition. Marsha runs the shop while moonlighting at her “day job” as an actress. One of her biggest roles was in the broadway adaption of Peter Pan. She has either appeared in, or done voice over work for films and TV shows such as The 2013 adaption of The Great Gatsby, The Lego Movie, Modern Family, Days Of Our Lives, Malcolm In The Middle and Frasier, among many others. At the end of the day, her heart still belongs to Kramers Tobacco and Pipe Shop. “I just love it,” Kramer said. “It means so much to me because it meant so much to my parents and I’m glad we can keep the tradition going.”

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Smiles About Making Smiles By Victoria Talbot

Dr. Ben Talei is no ordinary Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. He is probably one of the happiest men in the world, not simply because he has a lucrative practice and lives and works in one of the world’s most desirable cities. This week, he is heading to Vietnam to make prosthetic ears for children born without them with Healing the Children. Later this year, he will treat children born with a cleft pallet with HUGS (Help Us Give Smiles). And sometime this week, he will help a person to achieve a long-desired dream to erase a birthmark or a scar that has defined their life. He will save a child from a lifetime of shame. He will erase years of suffering from someone’s face and coax a hidden smile to life. In between, he will expertly erase years, wiping away the careworn signs of time. He will perform a facelift by lifting the facial muscle itself and replacing it where it was before time and gravity dragged it down. The results will look more natural, defy reversal, and have more impact than skin that is stretched and pulled tight, because Talei lifts the muscle itself. Last fall, Dr. Ben Talei and his brother Nathan Talei, drove their Mini Cooper, covered in decals touting domestic vio-

lence awareness, across the country to raise funds and awareness for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery’s Face to Face Domestic Violence Program. Women trapped in the cycle don’t know there are many organizations there to help. In Vietnam, he says,“the kids have lived with the condition for 8 years. We can’t do the procedure earlier. They are so happy when they see their new ears!” Talei’s Beverly Hills Center for Plastic and Laser Surgery focuses on facial rejuvenation and minimally invasive procedures. They perform facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid rejuvenation, and facial reconstruction. He also works with vascular and congenital anomalies, one of the few surgeons in the country to have pursued two fellowships at Columbia and Cornell Universities and Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. A native of Los Angeles, Talei is on staff at Ronald Reagan UCLA, Santa Monica UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. A lecturer and teacher, his heart is truly in working with others. Beverly Hills Center is located at 120 Spalding Dr., #236, 310-288-0641.

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14 buildings of the BHUSD that are seismically unsafe. Multiple experts have since told the BHUSD Board of Education that in the event of an earthquake above 3.5 on the Richter scale, depending on its epicenter, those 14 buildings are at risk of major structural damage including collapse. In that case, serious injury and even death can be expected. In anticipation of last night’s vote, BHUSD General Counsel Vince Ewing emailed all boardmembers a letter warning them of their personal liability for failure to act in response to a recommendation made by Buresh’s consulting firm Prime Source. The report states: “Board members may be exposed to personal liability if they receive information related to the unsafe condition of school buildings and do not take reason-

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else,” Kramer said. It was only natural that Kramer, an only child, would eventually take over the family business. Today, she owns and operates Kramers Pipe and Tobacco Shop with her husband Jim Keller, which has been in Beverly Hills since 1949. The family business actaully started in Chicago, Illinois, where Marsha’s parents Allen and Tina Kramer owned a tobacco shop on the borth side of Chicago until World War II. After the war, the couple vacationed in Beverly Hills and “immediately fell in love with the weather,” Kramer said. It was decided then that the couple would relocate and open their business in Beverly Hills. Kramer himself built all the knotty pine cabinets and fixtures in the shop, including a walk-in humidor. Kramers Pipe and Tobacco Shop has been in the same location for 65 years, but Kramer said the truth is the business actually spent part of

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S P O RT S Beverly Hills Boys, Girls Basketball Players Earn CIF, Ocean League Honors

Beverly Hills High School Sports Roundup

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High’s boys basketball team was showered with postseason praise over the last few weeks after one of the most successful seasons in program history. On the heels of a CIF Southern Section Division 3A championship, it was no surprise to see Arizona-bound center Chance Comanche named CIF-SS Division 3A Player of the Year. It was naturally also not a surprise to see BHHS coach Jarvis Turner named CIF-SS Division 3A Coach of the Year when the awards were announced in late March. Joining Comanche and

Baseball Beverly Hills High’s baseball team dropped its Ocean League opener to El Segundo on Tuesday. The Normans hung tight with the Eagles in the Ocean League game at BHHS until a five-run sixth inning propelled El Segundo ahead for good. Rigo Fernandez got the start for the Normans and allowed seven runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out four and walking six. The Normans’ bats were unable to get going against El Segundo starter Willem Mostert, who threw six innings, allowing no earned runs on five hits. Beverly Hills (10-7, 0-1) was playing El Segundo in a rematch Thursday at Stevenson Field. Softball Beverly Hills High’s softball team got its Ocean League slate off on the wrong foot on Thursday with a 10-0 loss to El Segundo. It was not the best outing for the BHHS offense, as the Normans racked up just one hit on the afternoon. Lena Shapiro was the lone BHHS player to get a hit. Maytal Sarafian drew a walk. Shyra Costas got the start against a difficult El Segundo offense and allowed five earned runs and three strike-

Turner on the All-CIF Division 3A team was junior Denzel Holt. CIF-SS Div. 3A Player of the Year was one of just several honors Comanche racked up after his stellar senior season. In addition, Comanche was named The Ocean League MVP. His counterpart and future PAC-12 rival, Lawndale’s USC-bound center Chimezie Metu, won the Most Outstanding Player award for the league. Jarvis Turner was named Coach of the Year in the Ocean League. In addition to those honors, three Normans were named to the All-Ocean

League team. Seniors Trevor Bergher and Jalen Sands made the first team and senior Ryan Manoocheri made the second team. Additionally, Turner has been tapped to coach the Southern Section boys team in Saturday’s annual Collision AllStar Game at 7 p.m. at L.A. Southwest College. The annual all-star extravaganza pits the best players from the CIF Southern Section against the best from the CIF L.A. City Section. On the girls side, Beverly Hills High’s Jessica Melamed earned a spot on the All-Ocean League girls first team.

BEVERLY HILLS IRON MAN — Anton Saleh, BHHS 2013, recently competed in Ironman 70.3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, finishing 728 out of a field of 1573 professional and amateur athletes. His time was 6 hours and 10 minutes.

BIG SPIKE — Beverly Hills High’s boys volleyball team earned a thrilling 3-2 win over Santa Monica on April 17. The Normans won 26-24, 16-25, 25-22, 17-25, 15-11. Pictured above: Brian Masjedian leaps to spike the ball. Photo by David Berke

Saleh was one of the 10 Duke University students officially representing the school over their spring break on March 15th. He began his involvement in triathlon as a college freshman mostly for the team athletic experience but also as a way to manage stress and the symptoms of his lymphoma. (He was diagnosed in 2009 with Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma and vigorous, outdoor exercise has been an essential component of managing medication side effects since then.)

LACROSSE CLINICS — Pictured left: Beverly Hills High School girls varsity lacrosse players compete in a match against Marlborough. BHHS lacrosse will be sponsoring and hosting three free clinics. On April 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, Catch Lacrosse will run a clinic for middle school boys and girls. On April 26 from 4-6 p.m., L.A. Wave, a competitive girls club program, will run a clinic for girls from grades 4-12. For more information, e-mail susankolko@hotmail.com.

outs on six hits. Track & Field Amanda Block was the only BHHS athlete invited to compete at last weekend’s prestigious Arcadia Invitational, and she certainly proved why she got the invite with her performance. Block took fifth place in the girls varsity pole vault with a leap of 11-3, just missing the mark of her school record of 11-4. The top five finisher medalled. Block will again compete on Saturday at the Mt. SAC relays. Boys lacrosse The Beverly Hills High boys lacrosse team lost a narrow 14-10 match to Downey on April 13. Devon Hernandez led the way for the Normans, who fell to 3-8, 1-3 on the season, with seven goals. He had nine shots on goal in the loss. Zach Antin added two goals and Kyle Khalili had one goal for the Normans. Alex Legget had 12 saves in goal for BHHS. That loss came on the heels of a 14-3 loss to Dana Hills on April 1. Eli Soroudi, Franklin Horowitz and Sammy Edwards each scored a goal for BHHS in the loss at BHHS. Legget had six saves.

Next Week In BHHS Sports Baseball Beverly Hills High’s baseball team plays at Hawthorne on April 23. Softball BHHS hosts Lawndale on April 21 and plays at Santa Monica on April 23.

Boys volleyball BHHS has a busy weekend, playing at Antelope Valley on April 18 at 11 a.m., hosting El Segundo on April 21, playing at Ojai Valley on April 22 and at El Segundo on April 23.

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BIRTHDAYS—Celebrating are Victoria Beckham, Racheal Seymour, and Jennifer Garner (April 17); Donald Sterling, Barbara Hale, Conan O’Brien, Robert Hooks, Arnold Seidel, Dr. William Mandel, Reggie Sully, Rick Moranis, Eric Roberts and James Woods (April 18); Craig Parsons, Ashley Judd, John Damavandi, Kate Hudson, Maria Sharapova, Malcolm M. Lucas, Hugh O’Brien and Ben Simon (April 19); Robert Bogert, Maggy Simon (April 20); Tony Danza, Shannen Doherty, Rabbi Laura Geller, Bunny Fischer, Charles Grodin, Patti Lupone, Andie MacDowell and Elaine May (April 21); Glen Campbell, Peter Frampton, Donald Graham, Charlotte Rae, Christian Quan, and Mario Machado (April 22); Dori Schneider, Valerie Bertinelli, David Birney, Joyce DeWitt, Jan Hooks, and Lee Majors (April 23).

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. celebrated its new offices at the Goodwill Southern California Community Enrichment Center at Fletcher Square with a “Big Launch” opening party. Some 300 guests and community leaders shared in the family-friendly festivities, which included games, face painting and a Kids Fun Zone along with Clippers and Dodgers ticket giveaways. KIIS FM with Manny on the Streets kept the crowd on its feet, along with a live performance by teen singing sensation, AJ Lehrman. Marking its 60th anniversary, BBBSLA provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, one-to-one mentoring relationships that have proven to change their lives for better, forever. “Partnering with Goodwill,” said President/CEO Tiffany Siart, “will afford us an opportunity to grow sustainably, expand our reach and transform more lives.” ******

AFTERNOON WITH EVE–The Mannequins of the Assistance League of Los Angeles honored Karla Ahmanson with its Eve Award at Montage Beverly Hills. The honoree is flanked by Leah Houska and Donna Econn, co-chairs of the traditional “Afternoon with Eve” luncheon/fashion show. Photo by Joy Durham-Schaefer

The Mannequins of the Assistance League KINKY BOOTS–Sheri Rosenblum, Shana Forman, of Los Angeles held its “Afternoon With Eve” Gloria Gebba, and Annie Lehrer (pictured above, from luncheon/fashion show at Montage Beverly left) hosted a “Kinky Boots” luncheon. If you were lucky enough to see the musical Hills. Honored was Karla Ahmanson with the show Kinky Boots when it was at the Pantages, “2015 Eve Award,” presented by Galina you’ll visualize a group of girls/women working in a shoe factory and coming up with “Over The Top” Sobolev, benefit chair. The afternoon featured a boutique and boots created to save their business. So, there we were, over 60 of us, accessorizfashion show featuring clothes by MaxMara, modeled by some of the members of The ing our outfits with all sizes, shapes, colors and fabrics of boots... Many jeweled with rhinestones and Mannequins. Dorothy Lucey was the emcee with Leah stones in all colors of the rainbow. Adding to this, our hostesses Annie Lehrer, Houska and Donna Econn serving as lunchGloria Gebbia, Shana Forman and Sheri eon co-chairs. In 1943, The Mannequins, an auxiliary of Rosenblum presented a terrific show featuring Assistance League of L.A., was established by Steve Waddington (his impersonation of Elvis, a group of fashionable women who combined Johnny Cash, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and others their experiences and resources from the fash- was incredible). He was assisted by accomplished singer Susan Ritter. We’re all hoping they’ll plan ion design industry. another “Kinky Boots” event soon... ******

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Anyone who has spent even a small amount of time in the Coachella Valley knows that it’s not just mountains which surround us. We are also surrounded by an abundance of art, thanks in large part to the Palm Springs Art Museum, the largest cultural institution in the Desert. Therefore, it was only natural that “Gala 2015,” the museum’s season-defining fundraiser where colorful designer gowns by artists such as Dior, Valentino and vintage Bob Mackie swirled among the more static works on display. The event honored the work and accomplishments of Dr. Steven A. Nash, who recently retired as the museum’s first JoAnn McGrath executive director.

GALA 2015–At the Palm Springs Art Museum fundraiser, were (from left): honoree Dr. Steven Nash and his wife, Carol; The Courier’s Frances Allen and Michael Childers.

Flawlessly produced by Co-Chairs Roberta Holland and Chuck Hilliar, it featured an active cocktail hour and elegant postperformance dinner in the museum’s atrium. In between, the party was moved to the museum’s Annenberg Theater for an on-stage film tribute to Dr. Nash followed with live, in-concert performances by Broadway stars Jarrod Spector (Frankie Valli in more than 1,500 performances of Jersey Boys), and Jessie Mueller, star of Beautiful, The Carol King Musical. Never static, the Palm Springs Art Museum has recently announced a role as an activation site for the launch of Los Angeles-based artist Zoe Crosher’s chapter of “The Manifest Destiny Billboard Project” on Interstate 10. The project is a series of artist-produced billboards and ‘activations’ that will unfold along Interstate 10 from Florida to California, with Crosher’s work to be featured at the museum as well as on the westbound side of the I-10 freeway in Desert Center, east of Indio. To sustain itself, however, the museum needs the support of its community and many generous donors and underwriters. (Helene Galen just announced she is underwriting free admission to the public at The Galen, the museum’s Palm Desert facility that features rotating exhibitions and special collection). It is a people’s museum which is why its 10th annual membership drive and “Meet the Museum” party will be held on April 24, during the Desert’s yearly bacchanalia known as the White Party Weekend, with guests encouraged to come in “Alice in Wonderland” attire. Museum membership perks include one year of free admission of all museum locations, including the newly-opened Architecture and Design Center; member-only invitations to exhibition openings; special events; discounts at the museum store and the café; select theater performances; its quarterly magazine; and use of its library … and more. To get involved, call 760322-4800 for information.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO: BS154380 In the Matter of the petition of: Lynda Ora Bernstein To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Lynda Ora Bernstein, Born: July 8 ,1953, and presently over 18 years of age. Place of birth in Los Angeles, CA. Her current residence address: 724 N. Maple Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District, on March 20, 2015 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Lynda Ora Bernstein Proposed Name: Lynda Orah Curatalo THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: January 28, 2016 Time: 10:00AM Department: 47 Room: 507 The address of the court is: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District. Reason for name change: Divorced, and wish to return to maiden name. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Signed: Lynda Ora Bernstein Judge of the Superior Debre Katz Weintraub Dated: 3/20/2015 Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. BHC-R17095 ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015 082941 The following is/are doing business as: O’GARA RACING 8833 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; O’Gara Motorsports, LLC 8833 W. Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 1, 2015: Thomas M. O’Gara, Managing Member, O’Gara Motorsports, LLC. Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2015; Published: April 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– TSG No.: 12-02383666-T TS No.: CA1400261817 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 4340-025-057 Property Address: 960 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE 306 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/01/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 04/30/2015 at 10:00 A.M., VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/08/2003, as Instrument No. 03 2995726, in book NA, page NA, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of

LOS ANGELES County, State of California, executed by: IRIS COHEN, A MARRIED WOMEN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4340-025057 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 960 NORTH DOHENY DRIVE 306, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $636,882.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and

size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySea rchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400261817 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC 750 Hwy 121 BYP STE 100 Lewisville, TX 75067 VERIPRISE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Signature Printed Named FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0244854 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 04/10/2015, 04/17/2015, 04/24/2015 –––––– T. S. No: A545922 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 1706267415 Loan No: 27657774/MELLO Min N o : 100011520050933573 AP #1: 5529-004-098 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said

Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: KEITH G. MELLO Recorded February 20, 2008 as Instr. No. 20080295627 in Book --Page --of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded December 31, 2014 as Instr. No. 20141424708 in Book --Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 848 N. KINGS ROAD APT 109, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069-5441 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: MAY 8, 2015, AT 10:30 A.M. *NEAR THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $267,689.82. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title

insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case A545922 A. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: April 7, 2015 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 972243 PUB: 04/17/15, 04/24/15, 05/01/15

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015087519 The following is/are doing business as: ANDY HEYWARD ANIMATION ART 301 N. Canon Dr. #304, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Andy Heyward 1145 Staradella, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Joseph Mariam 333 Washington Blvd. #333, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; Iraj Paran 1305 Zuni Ln., Topanga, CA 90290; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joseph

Mariam, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 01, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092326 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MBANC 2) WWW.GOMBANC.COM 3) REPUBLIC MORTGAGE 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: Kevin Heckemeyer, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092329 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SKY YOGA 2) SKY YOGA LA 3) SPIRITUAL KIDS YOGA 9461 Charleville Blvd. #216, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Trisha Paschke 9461 Charleville Blvd. #216, Beverly Hill, CA 90212; Francesca Asumah 815 S. Wooster St. #201, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Trisha Paschke, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092327 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BUTTERHORSE MEDIA 2) BUTTERHORSE PRODUCTIONS 3) BUTTERHORSE ENTERTAINMENT 4) BUTTERHORSE PUBLISHING 5) THE BUTTERHORSE FOUNDATION 2790 Skypark Dr. #207, Torrance, CA 90505; Yankowitz Investments And Consulting, Inc. 2790 Skypark Dr. #207, Torrance, CA 90505; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 17, 2015: Mitchell Charles Yankowitz, Chief Executive Officer: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015092328 The following is/are doing business as: WYNN JEWELS 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Wynn Jewels, LLC 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #520, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daniel Wynn, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 07, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015082454 The following is/are doing business as: A & K EXPRESS 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Quenelmo Vargas 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; Karina Y. Lopez 3223 E. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023; The business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Quenelmo Vargas, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 17, 24, May 01, 08, 2015 LACC N/C ––––––

N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

SUMMONS (CITATION JUDICIAL) CASE NO: SC123578 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: GEORGE SANTO PIETRO, an individual; and DOES 1 through 25 inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: STEVEN M. HOEFFLIN, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

The name and address of the court is: Los Angeles Superior Court West District - Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica CA, 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: Richard M. Hoefflin Esq., SBN061519 / Jason M. Burrows, Esq,. SBN190151 Hoefflin Burrows, ALC 2659 Townsgate Road, Suite 232 Westlake Village, CA 91361-2756 T (805) 497-8605 F (805) 497-8625

DATE: December 31, 2014 By: Sherri R. Carter, Clerk • Dametta Smith, Deputy Published 04/03/15, 04/10/15, 04/17/15, 04/24/15 BHC#R17097

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073216 The following is/are doing business as: 1) PAYMENT SERVICES 2) 1ST PMF CAPITAL LIMITED 9701 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; PM Factors, Inc. 9701 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 2014: Stephen Perl, CFO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073781 The following is/are doing business as: JALFARO CLOTHING DESIGN 1631 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; James S. Petronie 1631 S. Sherbourne Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 01, 2015: James S. Petronie, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073782 The following is/are doing business as: PERFECT TICKETS 9454 Wilshire Blvd. #M-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; All Access Tickets Inc. 9454 Wilshire Blvd. M-11, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Joshua Greenly, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073783 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AZHAR DIAMOND 2) AZHAR HEALTH & BEAUTY 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Azhar Anwar Kamran

9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rie Kamran 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Azhar Anwar Kamran, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073784 The following is/are doing business as: BIGGS & CO. 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Samuel R. Biggs, CPA, An Accountancy Corporation 125 S. Rexford Dr. #202, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Samuel R. Biggs, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015073785 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LUXE GIFTS 90210 2) TEAM 90210 414 N. Camden Dr. #175, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; P.L. Biggs 414 N. Camden Dr. #175, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: P.L. Biggs, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 18, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015078068 The following is/are doing business as: PATHWAY PRODUCTIONS 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #536, Studio City, CA 91604; Nicole Marie Peplinski 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd. #536, Studio City, CA 91604; The business is conducted by: AN

INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nicole M. Peplinski, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 23, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015078907 The following is/are doing business as: K.I.S.S. MEDIA COMPANY 10153 Riverside Dr. #286, Toluca Lake, CA 91602; Marta Waller 10153 Riverside Dr. #286, Toluca Lake, CA 91602; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marta Waller, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 24, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015071611 The following is/are doing business as: SIMCHIQUE EVENT DESIGN 1553-1/2 Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Simcha Tova Peer 1553-1/2 Beverly Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Simcha Tova Peer, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 17, 2015; Published: March 27, April 03, 10, 17, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081255 The following is/are doing business as: 2020 CENTRAL VISION CARE 2020 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; Soleyman Bababeygy 10671 Holman Ave. #204, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Soleyman Bababeygy, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24,

2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081258 The following is/are doing business as: STACEY KIVEL CONSULTING 427 S. Peck Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Stacey Kivel 427 S. Peck Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 15, 2015: Stacey Kivel, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081254 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HYPER GEEK PRESS 2) JL PUBLISHING 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #384, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jonathan Lawton 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #384, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jonathan Lawton, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015081263 The following is/are doing business as: HOUSES 4 GREAT BUY, LLC 4564 Lindsey Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660; Houses 4 Great Buy, LLC 4564 Lindsey Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Angelo Melicor, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 26, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015063863 The following is/are doing business as: WONDERFUL CUTS 8046 W. 3rd

St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Vivian Min-Min Ng-Choy 916 S. Citrus Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 12, 2015: Vivian MinMin Ng-Choy, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 09, 2015; Published: April 03, 10, 17, 24, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089730 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COBE COACH 2) COBE 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Judy Jernudd, Inc. 269 S. Beverly Dr. #743, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Judy Jernudd, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089729 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CABRELLA 2) CABRELLA SHIPPING INSURANCE 3) CABRELLA.NET 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; Meslee Insurance Services, Inc. 611 Wilshire Blvd. #805, Los Angeles, CA 90017; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Benjamin Meskin, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089728 The following is/are doing business as: COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; New Images of Beverly Hills 250 N. Robertson Blvd. #106, Beverly Hills, CA

90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 18, 1996: Alexander Zaks, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015089727 The following is/are doing business as: SHIORI STYLES 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; Nicole Katsuki 16010 S. Manhattan Pl., Gardena, CA 90247; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 01, 2014: Nicole Katsuki, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 03, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091865 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS NAIL DESIGN 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Nguyen 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet Dinh 427 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Secretary:

Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091867 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS NAIL SALON 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Nguyen 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Minhnguyet Dinh 9439 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Minhnguyet Dinh, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015; Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2015091685 The following is/are doing business as: EXECUTIVE DRY CLEANING SERVICES 260 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Charles Springer 1029 S. Gage Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90023; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 06, 2015: Charles Springer, Owner/Sole Proprietor: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 06, 2015;Published: April 10, 17, 24, May 01, 2015 LACC N/C

NOTICE

Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

No. 0405 THE CAPTAIN GOES DOWN WITH THE SHIP

BY TOM MCCOY / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

ACROSS

1 White’s partner 6 Religious journey 9 Queen’s attendant 12 Treasonous groups 18 Home of Faa’a International Airport

THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

19 Kindle, e.g. 21 Union union 22 Asian wild ass 23 1/100 of a peseta 24 With formal properness 25 Some Halloween decorations 26 Kit ____ bar 28 “Leave!”

46 When repeated, classic song with the lyric “Sayin’ we gotta go, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah” 47 Bully, at times 49 Begin’s opposite? 51 Word of regret

36 101, say 37 Corporate department

WEEK’S PAPER…

100 Claymation dog 102 Helpful household pets

9 Deuce preceder, maybe 10 Example from sci-fi literature

36 42

11 Brick worker’s tools 12 Summer pants 13 Big dos 14 Example from 18th-century history

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27 Clad

118 “No, you really must!”

31 Flora and fauna

32 Deceives

119 Takes marks off

34 Dampens

120 Yellow-and-white flowers

37 Affix carelessly 39 ____ de leche

121 Prefix with system

40 Cooperated with

122 Letters in the Greek spelling of “Parthenon”

41 Up side?

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43 Duke rival, for short

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46 Watchmaker’s tool

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78 Ne’er-do-wells 79 In good ____ 81 Twilight, poetically

94 See 97-Across

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117 Moderate

20 Bond holder?

62 Went (for) 63 Scoundrel 65 Baseball V.I.P.s

115 Coming or going, say

18 See 8-Down

16 Pleasant inflection

112 Go by

113 Lightly pound

24 28

15 Top

17 Some beans

59 Keepers of appointments, for short 61 Deficit, informally

84 It could go either way 38 Party time, for short 86 Adhered (to) 88 Amaretto ingredients 42 7/11 product? 89 Best-selling 45 Crime of those in children’s series Dante’s second “____ Jackson & the circle Olympians” 90 Common address Online subscriptions: start Today’s puzzle and more ANSWERS than 4,000 pastFOUND puzzles, 92 Bugs someone? nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT ($39.95 a year).

97 Japanese 94-Across

104 Cut (off) 53 “So what?” 105 Appraises 55 One who aims to hit 108 Some 99-Down singles? 57 Quarters of a Quarter 110 ____ Period (part of Japanese history) Pounder ____ regni 111 58 Walk quietly

29 Book that needs to be 67 Gist read word for word? 68 Crucial 30 Picking up strength, 69 Ayatollah’s speech for short? 71 Afflicts 31 Sony video recorder 73 Hist. or Eng. 33 Relatively recent 75 Flee 35 Postal abbr.

95 Explorer Meriwether 8 With 18-Down, structure that gets ____ less stable with time 96 ____-breath

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47 County div. 48 “I got it!” 50 “I *finally* got it!” 52 Example from fantasy literature 54 Some trilogies 56 Get running smoothly, in a way

6 Property unit

60 Example from 20th-century history

7 “____ you even listening?”

63 Example from advertising

64 Words before a date

77 Classic roadsters

95 Schlemiels

66 Is out

78 “One … two … three …,” in a gym

98 Louse’s place, in

69 Point of sharpest vision

80 On the left, for short

106 “A Clockwork Orange” protagonist

Robert Burns’s “To

107 Unbelievable, say

a Louse”

109 Talking during a movie, e.g.

70 Golden ____

82 Get together

72 Cut (off)

83 Many a fed. holiday

74 Told

85 British Invasion band

75 Metaphorical example from poetry

87 Kind of ceiling

102 Fearsome birds

91 Much-vilified food

103 Welcome, perhaps

76 As well as

93 Some fingerprints

105 Ixnay

99 See 108-Across 101 Watch over

111 ____ League 114 Michigan rival, for short 116 Post-Civil War Reconstruction, e.g.

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We Will File Your DBA for FREE!! Call For Info.: 310.278.1322

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Our agency provides caring and experienced caregivers to your home at reasonable rates. With our caregivers in home services, you keep your schedule the way you want it. WE ARE HERE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK 213/568.3553 • 714/943.6800

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ELDERLY CARE

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• Home or Office • Installation • Setup ARE YOU BH MATH TUTOR OWED SUPPORT? Rates start at $40 • Software Training • Virus & Spyware TOP “A/V” RATED

CENTURY CITY LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU.

50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ELDERLY CARE

Ian: 213/444-8515

American Healthcare Providers HOMECARE ATTENDANT SPECIALIST COMPETITIVE & VERY REASONABLE RATES! Live In / Live Out 24/7 CNA / HHA Hospice Hospitals Companion

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————— 9454 Wilshire Bl. Suite #702 B.H., CA 90212

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

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• Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

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We can help YOU!

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We provide experienced B: 310/712-1788 C: 310/383-7000 Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s Tzvi Abaranok f o r s e n i o r s n e e d i n g Registered Representative companions to drive them to Ins. Lic. #0527489 doctors, prepare meals, Member FINRA, SIPC light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and RETIRED RN nurturing care. Our staff is is Available for PERSONAL ASSISTANT thoroughly screened and we OR care. Live In/Out. NURSE COMPANION OR CAREGIVER Price Negotiable.

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**************** Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 323/806-9498

Good Company. Great People. We provide in-home care and companionship to help you remain independent and happy at home. If you need help and would like a free in-home assessment please call us at:

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Courier Classifieds 310-278.1322

BEVERLY HILLS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ELDERLY CARE

WE UNDERSTAND... Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

Blessing Hands Home Care Affordable Experienced Caregiver’s/CNA’s 24-Hours • 7 Days/Week 4/8/12+ Hr. Shifts Avail. We will beet your needs, no matter how speicalized or simple. Excellent References. Call For A Free Estimate!

818/746-3904 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 Owned/Operated by R.N.

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Accounting Manager This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with the firm’s CEO and CPA which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, 10 years experience minimum Salary 60-70K Depending on experience

Email resume to: nnjad@yahoo.com

90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

California Dreaming Realty, Inc. Is Now Interviewing Sales Agents & Sales Managers Up to 90% Commission Splits Low E + O Ins. Call: 310/203-8333 468 N. Camden Dr #200 Bev. Hill, CA 90210

————— RESIDENT MANAGER Professional appearance.

Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

Great Opportunity! Free Rent + Salary! Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

INVESTORS WANTED

240 OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

INVE$TOR$ WANTED!!

NEED HELP? M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

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Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred. Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.

Please call (323) 932-8700

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Producer - 646.633.3396

270 TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

200 Income Property For Sale

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLYWOOD

1436 S. Bedford St. ————— LA, 90035 (South of Pico,

License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

LOOKING FOR A West of La Cienega) RESPONSIBLE 5-Units (3-Two Bdrm. FULL SERVICE Maintenance Person + 2-Three Bdrm. Units) for West Los Angeles Apartment Building. Call 805/379-2000 or 805/231-8415

128 INVESTORS WANTED

14% RETURN ON INVESTMENT

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Secured by a Net Lease to Rite Aid Corp. Partners needed.

Please Call Mike:

310/487-0577

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

Income is $12,000/Mo. Asking price is $2,500,000 • Noushin Ahobim • Agt.: 310/863-4325

CENTURY TOWERS 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $995,000

208 BUSINESS FOR SALE

OLD ICELAND “Hotel Bjarg ” VILLA / HOTEL FOR SALE

1,650 sq. ft.

————— CORNER OFFICE 2 OFFICES WITH RECEPTION AREA $1,575/MO.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills SETTING ON SECLUDED OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY. Building has been Fly or drive to destination. completely remodeled.

AUTOMOTIVE SALES

For Details & Pics:

Prefer Attorney.

713/899-0990

Call 323/782-1144

Lowest Priced Condo in Complex West & North Views

Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl. 508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500

Nicely Renovated, Hardwood Floors, Expanded Interior

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $649,000 2 Separated Suites Jumbo Balcony High Floor Manhattan Style Views Tenant Occupied

BEL AIR CREST from $1,798,000

Infiniti auto sales are increasing – and now is the perfect time to consider a career in auto sales

stina39@aol.com

Infiniti of Beverly Hills is seeking

240

THE ONE CENTURY

Full Time Automotive Sales Representative

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

CENTURY TOWERS

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THE REMINGTON from $1,790,000 from $2,995,000 from $525,000

PARK PLACE EXECUTIVE OFFICES AVAILABLE in THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE • • • • • • The ideal candidate must have a strong desire to succeed. Our automotive sales representatives come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. You don’t have to have automotive sales experience to be successful but you should have experience providing exceptional customer service and previous sales experience is a plus. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and great incentives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-mail resume to: swaskow@infinitibh.com or apply in person at 8825 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212

• JUST REMODELED • Elevator access. Rent Includes: HVAC, electricity, phone, high-speed internet, use of conference room.

CALL NOW FOR MORE DETAILS. ASKING $1,595/MO. 310/258-0444

from $759,000

CENTURY WOODS from $1,700,000

LE PARC from $1,499,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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300

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

Not on MLS,

524 N. ARDEN DRIVE Beverly Hills, CA 90210

straight from Developer

PACIFIC PALISADES

R E A L E S TAT E

407

440

GARAGE/STORAGE

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

SANTA MONICA

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BRAND NEW LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR LEASE

PICO/ROBERTSON

427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e

License 00957281

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

for Rent. Close to Beach .

LUXURY CONDOS •2 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath $895K •3 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath + Den $1,275,000

Classic Spanish in Prime Beverly Hills Flats, Superb detailing throughout, 4 Bedrooms + 4.5 Baths + Guest House and Pool. www.524ardendrive.com $5,150,000 James Hancock, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 310-777-6351 Office james@jameshancock.com www.jameshancock.com ©2015 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office is owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker® and the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Previews International® and the Coldwell Banker Previews International Logo, are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

Call 310/985-9188

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GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

425

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

HOUSES FOR RENT

BEVERLY HILLS

$6,900MO. Call 310/500-6993

310-278-1322 288 REAL ESTATE LOANS

309 S. Wetherly Dr. $2,295,000

Authentic Spanish 3 Bd. + 2 Ba. 2,500sf hm.•7,135sf lot

• Light & Bright • 3-fireplaces, hwrd. flrs., fully appointed kitch. w/ sub-zero+oak cabinets, separate dining rm. hiceilings, walk-in closets. OPEN SUN. • 2-5pm

PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE

Beverly Hills Beautiful Spanish

Lower Floor. Corner with Balcony Quiet Location. Hardwood Floors

3 Bd+2 Updated Ba Hrwd. flrs, kItch. w/ limestone+granite, dual liv. rm/sitting area, hi-ceilings, skylight, fireplace, din. rm w/ French door to priv. patio/backyard, 2-car garage. $8,995/Mo. 215 S. Camden Dr. Call Vangelis: 310/247-1500

• B.H.P.O. • 2430 Coldwater Canyon 4 Bdrm. +5 Bath Newly remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Hardwood floors., large backyard, 2-car garage, circular driveway. $6,000/Month

COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

ETHAN RUCH R O YA LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

NMLS # 313559

High Floor. Totally Renovated Unobstructed East View Real Hardwood Floors.

4742 Sepulveda Blvd. just 1/2 block north of Ventura

OPEN HOUSE Daily 310-561-5812

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New carpet and paint, central air/heat, granite, all applainces, washer & dryer, recessed lighting, fireplace, pool, secured building, 2 parking, elevator. $2,975/MO. Call 818/321-1942

405

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Quiet, w/ small, cute service dog. Preferably w/ work/writing area, kitch.+prkg. privleges, pool. Short/Long Term.

310/728-9082

Call 310/927-3185

310/559-9896

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS Gorgeous Newly Remodeled 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath New stainless steel appliances, new tile in kitchen+bath, new quartz countertops, hardwood floors, parking, 900sq.ft. $2,350/MO 818/321-1942

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Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. Lower unit with fridge, 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Large closets, balconies, washer/dryer in unit all amenities in kitchen and 2 car parking. with granite counters and Call 310/880-7281 stainless steel appliances. Berber carpet/harwood REMODEDLED foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, bar, washer and 1 BEDROOM, 1BATH dryer included in laundry area. In Prime Beverly Hills Secured building with With easy access to BHHS, garden courtyard. Choice Century City and UCLA. location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, 750 sf. Luxury apartment, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, private entrance, freeNon-smoking building. standing, laundry on-site. Available May 1st No pets. $1,900/MO. $2,775/MO.

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Shown By Appointment.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

————— PICO/ROBERTSON

310/559-9896

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BEVERLY HILLS —————–––– Beverly Hills Adj. $4,500/MO. BEVERLY HILLS 100 S. Doheny Dr. 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH

Dining rm., high ceiling, refrigerator, laundry, hardwood flrs., garage+ storage. No Pets. $2,490/Month Call 10am to 8pm:

Call 310/435-2738

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

1 BEDROOM $1,850

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Remodeled Top Floor refrigerator, laundry, Very Private & Spacious hardwood flrs., garage+ Sunny Corner Unit 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH storage. No Pets. upper unit with breakfast In Newer Luxury Building $2,590/Month and formal dining room. Call 10am to 8pm: Yard, laundry & parking. New Carpet & Custom Paint,

$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761

Townhouse Style with hardwood floors, formal dining, A/C, washer and dryer, stove, fridge. Huge master suite, patio, lots of closets and windows. Includes 2 car parking.

Large Remodeled 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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440

Female Contracted Screenwriter Seeking Private Bdrm/ Ba. for Rent in Home Beverly Hills/Adj. areas.

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH $2,950/MONTH

EXTRA LARGE Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom $2850.00 $3200.00 Prime Sherman Oaks location Washer, Dryer in units, Wood Floors, Granite Counters, Elegant!!

310/860-9991 Large Remodeled 310/433-1949 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath 213/926-4213 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Dining rm., high ceiling,

Haleh: 310/666-1464

WANTED TO RENT

Unobstructed City Views Brand New Renovation Marble Floors Quartz Counters Stainless Steel Kitchen 2 Jumbo Balconies Luxurious Baths

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,250/MONTH

• BRC ADVSIORS •

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS

2 BEDROOM/2 BATHS $3,750/MONTH

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*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY CENTURY PARK EAST

ARTIST'S MOUNTAIN HOME

www. bhcourier .com

NOW AVAILABLE

310/394-7132

4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH + POWDER ROOM 3500sf 2-Story Home Updated kitchen and bath. Hardwood flrs., MILLION DOLLAR VIEW & PRICELESS PRIVACY with double garage.

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths on 2 acres covered in beautiful oaks and pines. 2977 Sq. Ft. + exercise room/laundry, mud room and storage area. Solar paneled house includes sun porch, double garage plus additional covered parking in gated community with private police department. $275,000 Maggie Schick 661-972-0545 RE/MAX• BRE#01062948

BEVERLY HILLS

Beautiful & Spacious Renovated 1 New paint, new carpet, 1 Bd+1 /2 Ba • $2,500

PENTHOUSE

2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,400

central air, lrg. balcony, 10th flr. views, hrwd. walk-in closet, secured, flrs., new appliances, building, garage mini-bar, central a/c, lrg. side-by-side parking. balcony pool, tennis crt., Close to Farmer’s secured entry+prkg. Market & Bristol Farms. 310/499-9893

310/230-2480

Tile Floors, Stove, Fridge, Dishwasher, A/C, Stainless Steel Appliances, Balcony, Secured Entry, Gated Parking, Elevator, Laundry On Premises. On-Site Gym.

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

Call 310/526-1484

A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS B e v e r l y H i l l s ADJACENT 138 N. Hamilton Dr. 865 SHENANDOAH Unit-102 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath $1,800.00/MO Recently renovated front Corner unit 1930 controlled-access building one block From Beverly Hills. Features include new stainless appliances, granite Countertops, breakfast nook, tile floors, spacious living room and Bedroom feature hardwood flrs. Laundry on-site. Unassigned parking. NO PETS. 1 year lease 13th Month FREE. Text Lisa 310/720-4810 for more information.

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• 1 Bd. +1 Ba. •

439 S. LE DOUX LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

Dishwasher, controlled access, laundry facility.

LARGE 2 BDRM, 2 BA.

170 N. Crescent Dr.

with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

* * * * * * 2 Bdrm. +2 Bath * * * * * * * Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, fridge, stove, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 2 Bdrm.+ 2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.+ 1 Bath •

10966 OHIO AVE. NEWLY REMODELED TERRIFIC Extra Large *************

2 BEROOM, 2 BATH

W E S T W O O D • MIRACLE MILE • 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 615 S. Cochran Ave.

• •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• •• • •• Bachelor •• • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • •• •• Wifi, Bright, controlled

By appointment only

Call 310/ 425-9070

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• Single • Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

310/531-3992 Close to Museums, Grove & Restaurants.

access, balcony, ************* pool, elevator, NEW hardwood and tile laundry facility, prkg. With Pool, balcony, central air, fireplace, floors and GRANITE counter- Close To U.C.L.A. * H O L L Y W O O D * 310/477-6856 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. tops, Laundry on each stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. gym. floor, ELEVATOR-Intercom, * * * * * WEST L.A. • 310/476-2181 • Gated Parking, No Pets. 12333 TeXaS Ave. • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

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WESTWOOD

Upscale, Bright, Gorgeous & Spacious.

C LOSE TO C EDARS , B EVERLY C ENTER , R ESTAURANT R OW . 310/531-3992

In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE

• BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

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Close to shopping, dining & schools.

323-252-5600

BRENTWOOD The Carlton

~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES

11666 Goshen Ave.

2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

Granite counters, dish—————–––– —————–––– washer, balcony, stove,

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1 2 C L O S E T O S H O P S B R E N T W O O D Single+Loft+1 / Ba. Single+ 1 Ba. & R ESTAURANTS . 904-908 Granville Av. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 310/858-8133 (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) Includes:

————— Granite counters,

intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking.

310/826-4600

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Newly Remodeled. New hrwd. flrs., stain- W E S T L . A . less steel appl., balcony, 1342 Centinela Ave. controlled access, - 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 323/467-8172 on-site laundry, prkg. • Bright Unit • Granite countertops, 1307 Barry Ave. HOLLYWOOD balcony, on-site 310/473-1509 laundry, On-site 1769-1775 SMALL QUIET BLDG. parking. Close to N. Sycamore Av. transportation. • • • •

WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, patio, Fireplace, balcony, LARGE LOVELY 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. laundry facility, controlled access, • 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH • subterranean prkg. 11 pool, elevator, parking, Parking. Beautiful • 1 Bd+Den+1 /22 Ba • •• WESTWOOD • • 310/442-8265 • Near Whole Foods. laundry facility. • Brentwood Area. • • • 10933 Rochester Ave. 310/207-1965 • • 310/312-9871 1240 GRANVILLE AVE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WEST ~ Shopping & Dining in BRIGHT & S PACIOUS Unit Apartment 5. Jr . Executive L O S ANGELES Brentwood Village BEVERLY HILLS $1,400/MO. Spacious a/c, fireplace, 12424 TeXaS Ave. LIVING. 11988 Kiowa Ave. pool, controlled access, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Call 805/379-2000 **CENTURY CITY** Balcony, dishwasher, • • • • • • • V E R Y N I C E U N I T. laundry fac., prkg. or 805/231-8415 1 B d . + 1 B a . 2220 S. Beverly Glen elevator, intercom 2nd floor, • Free WiFi Access • ••••••• entry, on-site • • on-site laundry, 310/473-5061 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ laundry, parking. Large & Bright Unit. • 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a . • Close To U.C.L.A. covered parking, LARGE LOVELY controlled access. P LEASE C ALL : • • Elevator, controlled • • BACHELOR 310/442-8265 310/435-3693 access, on-site • • L o t s o f • • • WESTWOOD • Newly decorated with Character & Charm ! 550 Veteran Ave. laundry facility, WEST L.A. full kitchen and parking. * B E V E R L Y H I L L S * Glass Fireplace • • • • • balcony, parking. 1415 Brockton Ave. 8725 Clifton Way $1,150/MO. Newly Remodeled. Close to + 2 B a . 2 B d . 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • With One Year Lease Newly Remodeled { { { { { { { New hrwd. flrs., S i n g l e Brentwood Village, • 2 Bdrm. + • Call 805/379-2000 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Den + 2 11/ 22 Bath • Shops & Restaurants. granite counters, • • • • • or 805/231-8415 Patio, stove, fridge, stainless steel appl., Very spacious, Lrg. unit. Balcony, • 310/826-4889 • dishwasher, on-sight alcove fireplace, granite counters, Walk-in closet, laundry, parking. BEVERLY HILLS intercom entry, laundry B R E N T W O O D fridge, laundry facility, microwave, intercom C LOSE T O S HOPS • • • • • • • facility, elevator, prkg. 11730 SUNSET BLVD. gated parking, intercom entry, on-sight laun- & R ESTAURANTS . • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • CHARMING & BRIGHT • entry, WiFi and more. dry, parking & WiFi. 310/479-0700 • Close to Cedars, • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. NEWLY REMODELED • 310/552-8064 • Very close to UCLA • restaurants, shopping • • • • • • Rooftop jacuzzi & Westwood Village. W E S T W O O D • Jr. Executive with panoramic French doors in bdrm. to • & transportation. 1409 Midvale Ave. 310/208-5166 ••••••• patio overlooking pool • • 310/276-1528 • city views. •••• ••• •••• Rooftop pool, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • GORGEOUS UNITS • •• • deck, central air, L.A.’S FINEST, Central air, large BEVERLY HILLS Single • • CUL VER CITY • 218 S. Tower Dr. • • • • MOST LUXURIOUS elevator, intercom balcony, pool, elevator, • • entry, on-sight laundry, • 3830 Vinton Ave. • WiFi, a/c, intercom APT. RENTAL on-site laundry, •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• entry, laundry facility, • Single • * * * * * * •• gym, parking. intercom entry. elevator, parking, pool. •• • • • • 320 N. La Peer Dr. Old World Charm ! • Free WiFi Access • • • • CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., “The Mission” SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • 310/246-0290 • Bright, intercom entry, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Pool, sauna, • Westwood • TO WESTWOOD PARK. fridge, stove, laundry fac. BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE intercom entry, CLOSE TO 310/478-8616 S H O P S & D I N I N G CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS elevator, on-site & SHOPPING . • • • • • laundry, parking. BRENTWOOD WILSHIRE 310/531-3992 Border of 11640 Kiowa Ave. All Utilities Paid. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. CORRIDOR

BEVERLY HILLS

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Newly Remodeled Great Views Great views, controlled access, balcony, elevator, lrg. pool, prkg, on-sight laundry. H IKING IN R UNYON C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

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Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Close to Everything.

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• • • • • Spacious 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

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MARCIA WILSON HOBBS EXCLUSIVE TO THE COURIER: Upon accepting the nomination for his return to Board of Education president on Tuesday night, Brian Goldberg read a stunning letter asserting that he was targeted by BHPD Chief Dave Snowden and unjustly arrested. Below and on Page 31 is his letter in full, which The Courier has not independently verified. When I first ran for the school board, I was a bit liaison meeting where the issue of school security, naïve and idealistic. I believed if I did my homework, school resource officers and EBI were discussed. I made a compelling argument for or against a certain remember making it very clear that my first choice was position my colleagues and the community would be for the City of Beverly Hills to restore the SRO proopen to what I had to say and seriously consider my gram. My suggestion was categorically rejected by Chief Snowden as not possible and not even on the positons and ideas. Once being elected, I soon realized that was not table for discussion. After Snowden’s rejection of the the case. I also learned early on that although Beverly idea of restoring the SRO program, the conversation Hills is one of the most recognizable “cities” in the turned to EBI, Inc. and the City potentially covering world, it is still a very small town and local politics is, part of the cost in providing these outside private EBI, like any other very small town, very personal and very Inc. services. Chief Snowden recommended that BHUSD expand the current contract with EBI, Inc. ugly. Soon I upset very powerful people and interests. from one to two armed officers at Beverly Hills High Through these experiences I learned that people School. Mayor Lili Bosse made this expansion of servand institutions have a vested interest in maintaining ices a condition of her support for the school district’s the status quo and each group or issue has stakehold- request for the City to cover partial cost of the EBI, Inc. ers who directly benefit from keeping things the way contract. President Noah Margo brought this proposal for they are and will fight to maintain their own particular interest. I also learned that if you follow the money expanded services and fees back to the full board and you will understand the motivation for people and it were voted on at our Aug. 2014 board meeting. By organizations. The cost for taking on these groups was Oct. 2014, we were hearing about financial troubles merely an unrelenting series of personal attacks on me, within EBI, Inc. and the company was unsure it would my family and anyone who supported me. Typical neg- be able to perform on their contract with the district. ative campaigns with orchestrated letters to the editor, At this time I began to hear rumors that Chief Snowden ads in the local papers, snubbing at public events, had a financial interest in EBI, Inc. At this point I had whisper campaigns and biased coverage in the press. never been told nor had any indication from him, City Unfortunately all is par for the course if you dare to Manager Jeff Kolin, nor any member of the City staff or City Council that Snowden was involved with EBI, Inc. challenge the status quo. That all changed when I took on the City Council in any capacity, let alone that he was being paid. I and Police Chief Dave Snowden over the issue of rein- requested that Dr. Gary Woods look into these rumors. stating the School Resource Officer Program and He reported to me that he had a conversation with requested reimbursement for partial costs for the dis- Snowden, who denied having any financial interest in EBI, Inc. trict’s contract with EBI, Inc. a private security firm. Lie #1 by Chief Snowden. One of the things I have also learned is that it is On Nov. 17, 2014 at 10:47 a.m., I received a priimportant to connect the dots for people. So bear with me as I connect the dots on EBI, Inc. vate email message on Facebook from Chief Snowden Chief Snowden, Capt. Mark Rosen, Lt. Lincoln “Hi Brian. From what I am hearing you and I need to Hoshino, Judie Fenton (president and founder of FTA), talk.” I responded at 11:30 a.m. “About?” Steven Fenton (former board member and co-author of Chief Snowden responded at 2:58 p.m. “About a book with Carter Paysinger) and Josh Gross (publishyour comments about me making a backroom deal er of the Beverly Hills Weekly). I have been a vocal advocate and thorn in the City with Jake Manaster on EBI.” At this point I was taking this exchange as a threat Council’s and BHPD’s side with regard to restoring the School Resource Officer Program at our five school and was concerned. I responded at 2:58 p.m.: “Not my issue. Gary said sites. Chief Snowden and Capt. Rosen have been the most vocal opponents of reinstating this program. The he brought up to you based on what he was told and City Council has relied on the chief’s opposition to you told him nothing to it. I have never said or implied reinstating the SRO program as the rational for not anything about you and Jake but happy to meet if you reinstating this very successful program that was in need or want to.” After this unusual message exchange with Chief existence many years at our school sites. On the advice and recommendation of the Chief Snowden, I Snowden I decided to look deeper into the allegations voted to hire EBI, Inc.–a firm fronted by John of Chief Snowden having a financial interest in EBI. McLaughlin, a former Snowden employee when he Inc. As president of the Board of Education, I sent a was police chief in Costa Mesa, and Lt. Joe Chirillo, a letter to Mayor Lili Bosse on Jan. 26, and cc’d my felretired BHPD officer who had run the highly success- low board members and Dr. Woods regarding a closed ful and award winning SRO program under Snowden. session meeting with Capt. Mark Rosen regarding the Based on Chief Snowden’s blessing I voted to hire SRO program. Mayor Bosse forwarded my letter EBI, Inc. in 2013. Unknown to me or any of my col- which was highly critical of the BHPD position and leagues was that he was a paid consultant for EBI, Inc. rational for not supporting the SRO to Chief Snowden Snowden collected his consulting fees throughout the and other City staff. This letter was eventually pubtime period of the contract with BHUSD even after EBI, lished by The Courier. Following the publication, the Beverly Hills Inc. had disclosed to the district that it was in financial trouble and could not perform on the expanded serv- Weekly in its Feb. 5 edition had an interview with ice contract Snowden had recommended. Chief Chief Snowden titled “Setting the Record Straight.” In Snowden’s EBI pay was not disclosed to the BHUSD it, Snowden admits he was a paid consultant to EBI, Inc and, in fact, he lied to Dr. Gary Woods when asked and that City Manager Jeff Kolin knew and approved it about being paid and lied in Facebook messages to me (news to anyone on the Board of Education or the public) but stated that Snowden stopped receiving comand in interviews with the Beverly Hills Weekly. On July 24, 2014 I participated in a City/school pensation from EBI, Inc. as of June 30, 2014 well

BEVERLY HILLS before he advocated for an increase in services and revenue for EBI, Inc. A few weeks after that Weekly article ran, I received a copy of a check made out to Dave Snowden for over $2,500 dated Oct. 14, 2014 from a person with the same name as the VP of EBI, Inc. Lies #2 and #3 by Chief Snowden. First lie that Snowden was not receiving compensation from EBI, Inc.; the second that he followed City Code; and third that he stopped receiving compensation from EBI as of June 30, 2014. I forwarded a copy of the check to Mayor Bosse and to Vice Mayor Gold, cc’ing BHUSD VP Howard Goldstein, Dr. Gary Woods and Vince Ewing, general counsel for BHUSD. On Feb. 26, 2015, I received an email confirmation from Vince Ewing that Mr. Ewing had forwarded this check on to the District Attorney’s office. I believe at this point in time Chief Snowden is aware that the DA was looking into his involvement with EBI. Inc., his violation of City Code and possible inaccurate filings on his Form 700 disclosures. In addition it has been reported that Chief Snowden spent several nights a week at the home of Paula Meehan Kent, who bought The Beverly Hills Courier shortly before her death and which is now owned by her estate. It is reported that Snowden would spend several nights a week at her home, free of charge. Some 12 days after sending a copy of the check made out to Dave Snowden, I was arrested for an alleged misdemeanor simple battery based on a citizen complaint. I have since learned that BHPD practice is not to arrest but to issue a citation and release with a court date to appear, similar to a moving violation, and a citation was eventually issued to me. It was not until a more senior officer, I believe a sergeant, arrived on the scene that the decision was made by him to place me under arrest based on a request for a citizen’s arrest. Even though there was video evidence available to the officers for review and I had made multiple request for the officers to review the video, they decided to place me under arrest. I was processed, photographed and fingerprinted at the BHPD and held nearly 12 hours on a citation release misdemeanor citizen’s arrest. Now here is how we connect the dots. I was released just after 8:10 a.m. on Tuesday March 10. The only press that was directly contacted was Josh Gross the publisher of the Beverly Hills Weekly, who on Feb. 5 had run the interview with Chief Snowden, titled “Setting the Record Straight” where he lied about his compensation from EBI, Inc. It is alleged that Steven Fenton is a financial investor in the Weekly. This I cannot confirm but do know from first hand knowledge that Fenton and Gross are very close friends. Steven Fenton is the son of Judie Fenton, the founder/president of FTA, and Chief Snowden’s wife Ellyn is a paid employee listed on the FTA Web site. Coincidence? Capt. Mark Rosen oversees the detectives at BHPD; Det. Schwartz has been assigned to my case. BHPD did not request all the video available from the multiple surveillance cameras which recorded the alleged incident, I had to seek permission from the homeowners association and pay the security firm a fee to come to the building and make an official copy of the various feeds and cameras pertaining to the alleged incident. My defense attorney had to then make this available to BHPD. Had I not, I do not believe BHPD would have asked for it. Remember this video was available for review the night of the alleged incident. In support of my continued efforts for full disclosure as soon as BHPD concludes its investigation, I will make all the video available for the public to review through my Goldberg Perspective. If you read Lt. Lincoln Hoshino’s press release, he violates BHPD policy and practice by making affirmative statements regarding my guilt and that my statements to police were inconsistent. I did not give a statement to police that evening–was never read my Miranda rights–and no statement was taken that evening. I requested that the police review the video. I also requested that this woman be arrested for assault, battery and false imprisonment. It was suggested to me by the officer originally on the scene that if I press charges and she presses charges that we both would end up having to be arrested and usually in a situation of “he said–she said” if both parties request arrest, both parties generally chose to drop the issue and the police move on.

BEVERLY HILLS Officers have reported to me that at the morning meetings on Tuesday, March 10, the command staff was high fiving and making comments that “we got that son of a bitch and the Board of Education.” It has been reported to me Chief Snowden has been telling people that: “Goldberg is guilty and really beat that woman up.” Individuals are willing to testify under oath to these statements being made by Snowden. I ask the City Council: “How am I supposed to trust a process when your chief of police is prejudging an ongoing investigation? And what happened to innocent until proven guilty?” According to the BHPD web page, the values of Beverly Hills Police Department include: •Respect: We value the rights of all people and promote mutual trust in our community •Proactive: We work collaboratively to fulfill our paramount duty–the protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension and prosecution of criminals and the relentless pursuit of justice. •Organizational Excellence: We value our employees and strive for personal and professional excellence through training and teamwork in an open and innovative environment. •Leadership: We empower and motivate our employees to lead through continuous improvement, creative problem solving and proactive thinking. •Integrity: We value honor and truthfulness and hold ourselves to the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct. •Spirit of Partnership: In connection with our community and other City Departments, we are dedicated to demonstrating a spirit of partnership through compassion, enhancing the quality of life for everyone. How would anyone get a fair review of the facts under these circumstances? How is the behavior of Chief Snowden in particular but also his command staff Capt. Rosen and Lt. Hoshino in line with the values of Beverly Hills Police Department? How can the City Council do nothing? It was bad enough when I was being personally attacked and defamed but Chief Snowden and his cronies have now deprived me of my freedom. And why? Not because they believe I committed simple battery, they have the video, the woman and her family making these false accusations is known to the department. The police have responded on numerous occasions to reports of domestic disturbances, they had access to the videos that night. The property manager lives in the building, is friends with the family in question, and was in the lobby with the family the entire time the police were taking their statement. Prior to the senior officer, arriving on the scene the officer said the police will get access to the video and review it. Then, 45 minutes later without reviewing the

April 17, 2015 | Page 31 video, a decision was made to arrest me. Coincidence? As I hope to resume my duties and responsibilities as president of the Board of Education, I want to say unequivocally to my political enemies–I say enemies because that is what they are–that you can continue to attack me personally and try to discredit me with lies misinformation, half-truths and look through every aspect of my life trying to find dirt, you can even try to take my freedom away but as long as I have any breath in my lungs I will continue to stand up, speak out against corruption and abuse of power. Let me be crystal clear there is nothing the Fentons, Grosses, Snowdens, Rosens, Hoshinos or their ilk can do about it because I am not afraid of you or what you can do to me. I have faith in the people who will have the ultimate say through the electoral process. That is how democracy is supposed to work. I also want to apologize to our community for the unrelenting personal attacks on me and my family that you will have to endure as a result of my statements here tonight. It will be vicious and it will be brutal because that is how these people operate. I have proven over my tenure on the Board that I have the intestinal fortitude to withstand the personal attacks and stay focused on the work of running this district. In closing I want to say that I believe the vast majority of officers in Beverly Hills Police Department are good and well intentioned. To my colleagues I want you to know that if they can do this to me and my family, that they can also do it to you and your family. I offered to my colleagues to review the video before this vote tonight. To the community I want to say unequivocally that I am innocent. I also ask the community to think long and hard about what is important to you. You can elect people who will return to past practice where corruption and mismanagement were swept under the rug and the board pretends it is not taking place or you can reelect those of us on the Board who have worked hard to put process and procedures in place to check these corrupt practices. I tell my children that if you have to hide or lie about something you are doing then ultimately you know it is wrong, Chief Snowden lied and tried to hide what he was doing with EBI, Inc. because he knew it was wrong. Because I exposed Chief Snowden, he is trying to bury me personally, professionally and politically. My grandmother always said: “the fish stinks from the head.” City Council the ball is now in your court. If you want to change the culture and return to the values BHPD stands for, it begins with you chopping the head of the stinky fish off. In order to clean house you must fire Chief Snowden for cause and remove or demote members of his command staff that are corrupt and abuse their power. Brian David Goldberg, PhD Reinstated Tuesday as President of the BHUSD Board of Education

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Apparently, the majority on the Board of Education does not understand basic principles of business that even Ben Frankin understood–“time is money.” The grievous mistake made the other night to abandon $190 million at hand and hope to come back 14 months later and ask for much more money is gambling with our entire construction effort, our students future, our relationship with the City (JPA) and the community at large. The cost/benefit is obvious to any thinking person–get more bang for our money now and assure that our students have school buildings by spending money now, or risk it all on a possible outcome of an election more than a year away. A future election may be undermined by higher interest rates, a volatile bond market, declining real estate values and cost escalations and inflation on labor and material. The board majority ignored the advice of their own BHUSD Finance Committee to sell bonds now for a myriad of sound business principles . To commit to this purely political vote is not only imprudent but astoundingly shortsighted and reckless. There is no plan B should this election fail ... Do we permanently leave students in trailers on the altar of politics? Is that being good fiduciaries ? To reiterate that this makes no business sense. It is extremely wasteful and risky financially is lost on the board majority apparently. I received an email just yesterday which subject was “LAUSD and lessons to be learned.” How ironic that one boardmember compared his vote to not sell bonds now to LAUSD's iPad initiative ensuing mess. iPads can always be returned but opportunity to build now will be far more difficult to trade up with the voters. I am happy to discuss this whole issue again and this comparison to LAUSD in particular, as this latest rationale is an example of tortured logic. In light of all the recent comments by Noah Margo and Howard Goldstein on Facebook and in other publications, the Board of Education should have an open and honest discussion about everything. Of course, The Courier’s articles and e-blasts can be discussed as well. I stand by every single one of my comments spoken and written . It is always of great interest to me when a boardmember flip-flops so dramatically in such a short period of time about a huge decision. Stealth flip-flopping and then doubling down is not a benchmark for transparency among your fellow boardmembers or leadership in general . We were elected to make principled decisions in the best interests of our students– not pander for votes. Looking forward to our discussion at a future board meeting. Lisa Korbatov Governing Boardmember, BHUSD Board of Education

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By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 17). You push yourself this year, and it's by exploring your fears that you'll learn your courage. A rather arbitrary action in May leads to remarkable luck. It won't always be easy to keep your commitments in relationships, but the sheer joy and beauty you experience this summer will make you glad you did. Taurus and Leo people adore you. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). No one is up and on all the time. Mojo comes and goes. Promise yourself that you'll stick with and believe in yourself through thick and thin. You would do it TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). If you could take the pain away from another, you would, but growing is something no one can do for someone else. Perhaps that's what makes it so difficult to watch. It's almost harder to watch than it is to go through! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Refuse to succumb to worry. Sing instead of stress; joke instead of getting impatient. Instead of doing something rash, do nothing at all Problems will absolutely solve themselves. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some of your best creations, relationships and opportunities have happened by way of accidental magic, and it's going to happen again in the next three days. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One of your talents is dealing with other people's hot tempers, anxiousness and irritation. You have a way of acknowledging the reality of other people's feelings and thereby deescalating the situation and bringing peace. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Writing things down has magic powers that can somehow go many ways. This can make them more real or easier to let go of or harder to forget. Use the magic of writing today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If people did the right, considerate, fair and loving thing, then no one would need a governing system. The trouble is that even people in the same family can't agree on what the right, considerate, fair and loving thing is. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you wind up spending slightly more than budgeted, don't feel guilt, regret, shame or in any way let the overage stress you out. The ends find their own magical way of meeting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Cheerfulness is an often underrated value, though if anyone can turn that around, you can. Your joyful, caring ways will energize all you touch. You never know when you can change someone's life with a smile. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fashion sometimes seems silly to you. Why should a perfectly lovely look go in one year and out the other? Well, you don't have to worry about keeping up -- your classic tastes never go out of style. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're going to solve the problem going on between two people you love or at least shrink it. Try not to form an opinion before or while you hear both sides. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). What was in favor one day goes out the next. Does that mean it was never true to begin with? You can't help what's trendy. You can only decide whether or not it's for you.

POLICE BLOTTER The following assaults, burglaries, identity and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are indicated by blocks. Losses in brackets. ASSAULTS 04/06 300 N. Palm Dr. 04/06 Wilshire Blvd./ N. Hamilton Dr. 04/09 9000 Carmelita Ave. 04/10 200 S. Gale Dr. BURGLARIES 04/05 9000 Wilshire Bl. 04/06 100 N. Gale Dr. 04/06 200 S. Le Doux Rd.

04/10 9000 Olympic Bl. ($190) 04/10 100 N. Stanley Dr. GRAND THEFTS 01/22 300 N. Rodeo Dr. ($142,991) 02/06 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($9,000) 04/02 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($3,085) 04/04 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($1,200) 04/08 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($9,300) IDENTITY THEFT 04/02 300 N. Oakurst Dr. ($300)

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